Construction Division Controller

Construction Division Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions partnering with a privately held, project-based organization to identify a senior accounting leader to oversee core accounting and financial operations for a specific division. This is open due to both growth and succession planning. This role will partner closely with operations and leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes. It will work with others in accounting to assist the division but won't have direct reports.

The ideal candidate comes from a construction related background. Senior Accountants welcome to apply.

• Lead accounting, payroll, and operational finance functions
• Complete budgeting, WIP, job costing for projects
• Manage month-end and year-end close for division
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support audits and regulatory reporting
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Review subcontractor billing, lien waivers, and closeouts
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years' of progressive accounting experience required, ideally at a GC
• Construction or project-based accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Foundation in public accounting preferred

• Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Clear career growth to Controller level