Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

We are working with a long-standing construction related firm in Metairie looking for a hands-on Controller to manage its day-to-day accounting operations. This role works directly with the owner and is best suited for someone who is comfortable operating independently, managing full-cycle accounting, and maintaining structure in a small, fast-moving environment.

• Oversee daily accounting operations
• Process bi-weekly payroll for almost 20 employees
• Manage AP, AR
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Handle banking activity, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring
• Manage job-cost or project-based accounting (preferred)
• Organize and prepare financial documentation for the CPA to do tax returns
• Support the owner with reporting and general financial oversight

• Strong proficiency in Quick Books Online
• Experience in construction, or job-cost accounting, WIP, strongly preferred
• 5+ years of broad accounting experience
• Ability to work independently and communicate directly with ownership
• CPA is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

• Fully onsite role in Metairie
• Small, owner-driven organization
• Comfortable managing the function independently and creating continuity