Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join a privately owned commercial construction and development company in the Tampa area. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire accounting function, including month‑end close, project based financials, internal accounting controls, and operational reporting. This role requires strong hands‑on accounting experience, exceptional accuracy, and the ability to partner closely with project managers and ownership within a small, fast‑paced environment.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Manage AP/AR, vendor payments, purchase order matching, and approval workflows in partnership with project managers.
• Maintain cash flow tracking, cash in/cash out oversight, and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Process payroll and ensure accuracy of payroll related entries.
• Maintain and reconcile loan schedules, ensuring compliance and timely tracking.
• Oversee construction/project accounting, including cost tracking and support for WIP reports.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and operational reports for ownership.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls appropriate for a growing construction environment.
• Utilize and navigate a construction ERP system (Gemini); ability to book manual journal entries is required.
• Collaborate with leadership to support financial analysis and provide insights for decision making.

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience; construction or project based accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, cash management, and payroll.
• Proficiency in managing AP, AR, vendor workflows, and project level financial activity.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to produce clean, audit-ready numbers.
• Experience in a small, entrepreneurial, or owner‑operated environment preferred.
• Ability to learn and work within a construction ERP system;
  Gemini experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations and leadership.

• Onsite work schedule

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.