Construction Controller

4 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Ferguson Construction (FC) is a regionally established General Contractor that has been in business for over 100 years. FC has vast experience in the heavy and light industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. With an in‑house design department, Ferguson self‑performs concrete, masonry, steel erection, general carpentry, and sheet metal roofing and siding trades. FC’s corporate headquarters is located in Sidney, Ohio, with regional offices in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as east of Indianapolis, Indiana.

The company employs 350 people and is growing.

This on‑site position is based in our Sidney, Ohio regional office. We are looking for local candidates.
IF YOU DO NOT LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF SIDNEY, OH, OR PLAN TO RELOCATE, YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.

• Financial Management & Reporting:
  Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow) for senior management.
• Job Costing & Budgeting:
  Implement and maintain robust job cost tracking systems. Work closely with project managers to develop project budgets, monitor costs, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to enhance project profitability.
• WIP Management:
  Prepare and manage Work‑in‑Progress reports and schedules, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and project projections.
• Cash Flow &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Monitor cash flow, manage billing and collections processes (including AIA billing, progress billing, and retainage), and work with insurance and bonding companies to maintain proper coverage.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all local, state, and federal construction industry regulations. Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Audits & Tax:
  Coordinate all internal and external audit processes and collaborate with external CPA firms for timely tax preparation and filing.
• Process Improvement:
  Continuously evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency, potentially including evaluating and implementing new accounting software.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience required. Experience in construction is helpful but not required.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing and WIP reporting. Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300/Timberline, Procore, Viewpoint) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Candidates without all of these skills are still encouraged to apply.
• Attributes:
  Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to present complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead a team and collaborate cross‑functionally with project managers and executives.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Construction