Controller - Construction Industry

Controller - Construction Industry

G.A. Rogers, Central Oregon's top ranked professional recruiting firm, has an open need for an experienced Accounting leader from the construction industry.

The Role:

If you're committed to a career in the construction space and want to be part of a fast growing construction firm, this could be the right role for you. The person hired will have an experienced leadership team around them, well trained support staff and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the growth of a business. The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations.

This includes financial reporting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) tracking, job costing, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and maintaining robust internal controls.

Controller Duties:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger maintenance.
• Prepare accurate, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and manage the Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring precise revenue recognition, over/under billing calculations, and percentage-of-completion reporting.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage cash flow monitoring and daily operational cash requirements
• Ensure proper coding and allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Assist project teams with cash flow forecasting at the job level to optimize project margins.
• Develop, implement, and enforce strong internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures to support scaling operations.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, licensing, and financial regulations.

Controller

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for background in heavy civil or general construction accounting.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of construction accounting fundamentals, including WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and certified payroll.
• Software:
  Experience with construction-specific ERP software (e.g., Foundation, Viewpoint, Sage 300 CRE, or similar) is required.
• Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, excellent analytical abilities, and clear communication skills.
• Standards:
  Advanced understanding of GAAP standards as applied to the construction industry.

Controller Benefits:

• Be a key operational leader in a stable, fast-growing company.
• Work closely with a skilled team of operational and executive professionals.
• Drive meaningful process improvements in a hands-on role.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonus potential, and full benefits package.