Construction Controller - Potential CFO

Controller Position

We are looking for a Controller to lead the financial operations of our construction business in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This role will guide accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting, and provide practical insight that supports operational and executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting expertise, a command of job costing principles, and the ability to improve processes, reporting, and financial visibility across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, payroll, the general ledger, and project-related cost accounting activities.

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to deliver accurate financial statements and timely reporting for leadership.

• Establish and monitor internal financial controls to support regulatory compliance, tax requirements, and adherence to company standards.

• Provide financial guidance to executive and operations leaders by translating accounting data into actionable business insight.

• Oversee work-in-progress reporting using percentage-of-completion accounting and maintain accurate project revenue recognition.

• Review project financial performance through cost tracking, forecasting, margin analysis, and early identification of budget variances.

• Administer financial elements of construction contracts, including retainage, change orders, and over billings or under billings.

• Serve as the primary business lead for the ERP, driving reporting improvements, process efficiencies, data accuracy, and coordination with external partners on upgrades or enhancements.

• Supervise cash management activities by aligning vendor payments, collections, and working capital priorities with broader business needs.

• Support organizational risk and compliance efforts through reporting tied to bonding, insurance, licensing, bid qualifications, and multi-state registration requirements.