Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

CONTROLLER (Construction Industry) - Montgomery, AL

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial management, accounting integrity, and financial reporting. This position ensures accurate construction accounting, reliable Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including ASC 606 revenue recognition. The Controller serves as the company’s primary authority on job cost accounting and financial controls and works closely with executive leadership, project management, bonding partners, lenders, and external auditors.

This role is operational and hands‑on in nature and must be performed in person at the company’s Montgomery, AL headquarters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive construction accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in job cost accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and GAAP
• Prior experience in bonded construction environments strongly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construction accounting and financial reporting
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and construction accounting systems
• Oversee job cost accounting, including labor burden allocation, equipment costing, and overhead recovery
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop, maintain, and present GAAP‑compliant Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Ensure proper percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and timely identification of margin variances

Operational Financial Management:

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and retainage
• Monitor progress billings, cash receipts, subcontractor payments, and cash application
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Support project managers with cost-to-complete analysis and project financial reviews

Compliance, Controls, and Audits:

• Establish, implement, and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies
• Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation
• Prepare financial information required for bonding, surety, lender, and insurance reporting
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Human Resources Support (Limited Scope):

• Perform limited HR‑related administrative functions, including E‑Verify
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision insurance, and the company 401(k) plan

Leadership and Coordination:

• Supervise and manage accounting staff
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams to resolve accounting, billing, or cost issues
• Provide accurate and timely monthly financial data to executive leadership to support decision‑making

Authority and Accountability:

• Serves as the primary point of contact with the company’s external CPA firm
• Authorized to manage routine accounting operations and internal financial reporting functions
• Acts as the primary preparer of in‑house financial statements and WIP schedules
• No independent authority to execute financing, bonding, or ownership transactions without executive approval
• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records

Benefits: Standard company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; and other benefits as detailed in the company Employee Handbook.

Work Environment and Expectations: This position is based exclusively at the Company’s Montgomery, Alabama headquarters. Regular, on‑site presence is required. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not permitted. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Friday 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM.