Concentric Corporation is partnering with a growing commercial construction organization to identify an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations across two affiliated companies.
This is a highly visible leadership position with direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to serve as a strategic financial partner to Operations and Project Management. The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while helping strengthen financial reporting, processes, internal controls, and overall financial performance.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in commercial construction accounting, understands the financial complexities of project-based businesses, and is comfortable balancing hands-on accounting leadership with strategic decision-making.
Location: St Louis, MO
- Lead accounting and financial operations across two affiliated companies
- Oversee financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, treasury, payroll, tax, compliance, and audit activities
- Manage construction project accounting, including job costing, WIP reporting, owner billings, and AIA applications
- Partner closely with Operations and Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, costs, forecasts, and profitability
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and other financial information for executive leadership
- Oversee cash flow, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury activities
- Manage intercompany accounting and ensure accurate reporting across affiliated entities
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies
- Support tax, compliance, and external audit requirements
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
- Provide financial insight and recommendations that support operational and strategic business decisions
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of commercial construction accounting experience required
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting leadership or management experience
- Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar financial leadership role
- Strong knowledge of construction project accounting and job costing
- Experience with WIP reporting and owner billings/AIA applications
- Strong understanding of cash management, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
- Proven experience leading and developing accounting professionals
- Ability to effectively partner with Operations, Project Management, and executive leadership
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and sound financial judgment
- Strong experience with Vista ERP
- Experience overseeing accounting across multiple affiliated entities
- Commercial construction experience within a growing or evolving organization
- Experience improving financial processes, systems, reporting, and internal controls
You are a down-to-earth, self-directed financial leader who takes ownership and stays focused on getting the work done well. You are comfortable operating independently while building strong working relationships across accounting, operations, project management, and leadership.
You bring a collaborative, low-ego approach to leadership and understand how to provide accountability without unnecessary workplace dynamics. You enjoy developing people, improving processes, and using financial information to help the business make better decisions.
Concentric Corporation is an executive recruiting and staffing firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, engineering, construction, operations, sales, marketing, legal, and executive leadership searches. We partner with organizations to identify exceptional talent that drives business performance and long-term growth.
If you are an experienced construction accounting leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
