Controller
Professional Alternatives
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Job ID#: 41608
CONTROLLER
A growing, national flooring and tile subcontractor serving multifamily projects across the U.S. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function and partner directly with the CFO.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who knows construction and project accounting and has deep, hands-on experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) revenue recognition and Work-in-Progress (WIP). These are critical components of the role, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable owning the process and providing insight into project performance and profitability.
What You'll Do
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Lead the accounting function, including financial reporting, project accounting, and GAAP compliance
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Own PoC revenue recognition, WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability reporting
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Oversee accounting for a large portfolio of active projects across multiple states
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Lead and develop the corporate and project accounting teams
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Manage commission calculations tied to employment agreements and project profitability
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Partner with Procurement, Sales, and Operations on budgeting, billing, contracts, and project financial performance
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Strengthen accounting processes, controls, reporting, and overall financial visibility
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Work closely with the CFO on financial strategy and key business initiatives
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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CPA preferred
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5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, specialty contracting, or another project-based environment
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Strong, hands-on knowledge of Percentage of Completion accounting and WIP
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Experience with job costing, project accounting, A/R, A/P, and financial reporting
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Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team
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Experience with AIA documents and construction billing processes
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Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP preferred
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Familiarity with GCPay, Procore, and/or Textura is a plus
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Certified payroll experience is a plus
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Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work independently and partner across the organization
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary + annual bonus
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Profit-sharing program
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401(k) with 5% company match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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HSA contributions
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Paid time off and holidays
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Tuition assistance
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Wellness benefits, company events, and additional perks
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting leader who wants direct CFO exposure, ownership of a sizable accounting function, and a key role within a growing national organization.
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