Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee accounting operations for a construction company in Houston, Texas. This position will guide financial reporting, strengthen day-to-day accounting processes, and provide leadership across core functions such as payroll, billing, and cash management. The ideal candidate brings deep construction accounting expertise and a strong ability to improve accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting activities across the organization, ensuring accurate execution of core functions and timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage the full month-end close cycle, including recording journal entries, completing reconciliations, reviewing accruals, and finalizing financial results.
• Produce financial statements and supporting reports that give leadership clear visibility into company performance and key trends.
• Oversee construction-specific accounting activities such as job costing, project-level financial tracking, owner invoicing, retainage management, and lien documentation.
• Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management processes to maintain strong financial operations and liquidity oversight.
• Review financial performance against expectations, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements where needed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities and maintaining accountability for deadlines and quality.
• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and support audit, tax, and bonding-related documentation requirements.
• Partner with operational teams to improve accounting and project workflows, including support for system enhancements or implementations when applicable.