Construction Controller
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve company goals
- Lead and manage the accounting and finance team
- Serve as a strategic financial partner to the executive leadership team
- Drive continuous improvement of the accounting department - actively assessing team capabilities, identifying skill gaps, and implementing training and development plans
- Champion a culture of accountability, accuracy, and financial discipline at the department level and across the organization
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Streamline financial processes and procedures
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements
- Own and optimize the full financial workflow within Viewpoint Vista - including chart of accounts, cost code structure, job cost setup, and financial reporting configuration
- Partner with Operations to ensure equipment cost allocation, owned vs. rented asset tracking, and fleet depreciation are accurately coded and reflected in job cost reporting
- Lead integration and process alignment between Vista and project management platforms (e.g., InEight) to ensure data integrity across financial and field systems
- Always working to improve systems and processes
Financial Management & Risk Assessment
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Manage cash flow, investments, and funding requirements
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate financial risks
- Build and maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast tied to the billing cycle and project schedule - heavy civil cash is lumpy; mobilization, retainage, and public payment cycles must be anticipated
- Own cost-to-complete and fade analysis with the standing to challenge a project manager’s projection - catch a front-loaded billing or hidden fade before it appears in the WIP
- Maintain a live leading indicator dashboard - backlog burn, cash conversion, days to bill, days to collect, equipment utilization, and margin trend by job type
- Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules on a monthly basis; monitor percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
- Oversee job cost accounting across all active projects - tracking actuals vs. estimates, monitoring cost-to-complete, and flagging variances to project managers and executive leadership
- Oversee and maintain accountability for lien waiver processes, preliminary notices, and subcontractor/vendor payment compliance - ensuring the team executes in accordance with contract terms and company policy
- Prepare and maintain all financial documentation required to support surety bonding, including working capital calculations, bonding capacity analysis, and annual CPA-reviewed financial packages
- Maintain and update backlog reporting; share with bonding agents and lenders to support and grow the company’s capacity
Equipment & Self-Perform Economics
- Own owned-equipment revenue versus cost - ensure every unit is earning its internal rate or flag those that are not
- Validate utilization and set internal rental rates that reflect actual cost, not convenience
- Set and maintain labor and equipment burden rates - true job cost accuracy depends on burden being right
- Partner with leadership on owned versus rented breakeven analysis and fleet depreciation in job cost reporting
- Maintain financial integrity of equipment cost tracking within Vista, including depreciation schedules, equipment rates, and rental vs. owned asset reporting
Culture & Talent Development
- Foster a culture of financial discipline and responsibility
- Develop and train staff as appropriate
- Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful attitude in all interactions to foster a productive and collaborative work environment
- Recruit, onboard, and develop accounting department staff; establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews
- Assess the accounting team honestly, close skill gaps, and build the bench the company will need at the next level of revenue
- Proactively identify staffing needs and gaps within the accounting function and propose solutions to leadership
External Relations & Representation
- Communicate financial information to stakeholders, including bonding agents, accounting firm, investors, and lenders
- Represent the company in financial matters
- Collaborate with peers to supplement knowledge, skills, and expertise to align with company goals
- Serve as the primary financial contact for surety/bonding agents; maintain and strengthen relationships that support the company’s bonding capacity and prequalification standing
- Coordinate with external CPA firm on annual audits, tax preparation, and financial reviews
- Collaborate with the company’s insurance broker and risk management contacts to ensure adequate coverage, timely renewals, and alignment with bonding and contract requirements
Technology & Innovation
- Implement financial software and systems
- Stay up to date with financial technology advancements
- Serve as the financial module system owner for Vista by Viewpoint - managing configuration, user access, reporting, and upgrades in coordination with IT and operations
- Lead the Vista and InEight integration so field and finance operate from the same data - project teams should never need to interface with accounting directly to get job cost clarity
- Evaluate and recommend financial technology improvements; lead implementation of approved systems with minimal disruption to operations
Compliance & Day-to-Day Operations
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Collaborate with internal staff and integrate feedback from the team into current processes
- Maintain oversight of state contractor registrations, business license renewals, and tax compliance filings - ensuring deadlines are met in coordination with applicable internal teams
- Ensure accurate and timely certified payroll reporting for applicable public works, FDOT, and other DOT-funded projects
- Oversee subcontractor prequalification documentation, insurance certificate tracking, and payment release compliance
- Drive change order discipline - every approved CO billed, every pending CO tracked, zero unbilled leakage
- Other duties as assigned
Monitoring & Review
- Review and analyze financial reports and data
- Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement
- Deliver monthly financial reporting package to executive leadership, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP schedule, and job cost variance summary
- Conduct regular reviews of job cost reports with project managers and operations leadership to ensure financial alignment with field execution
- Drive a five to seven business day close - a fast close enables forward-looking decisions; a slow close means managing in the rearview
Requirements/Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in financial management, including 2–5 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience at a self-perform heavy civil, marine, or infrastructure contractor - GC or vertical construction experience alone is not sufficient
- Strong financial analysis, planning, and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in accounting software - Vista by Viewpoint required; experience implementing and configuring Vista preferred; Sage 100 Contractor a plus
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and compliance requirements
- Deep understanding of construction accounting principles: job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606), and lien management
- Demonstrated experience with equipment cost tracking, internal rate setting, and fleet financial management within a construction ERP environment
- Proven ability to manage and develop an accounting team - not just maintain, but actively improve the department
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Knowledge of financial planning and analysis software
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and field operators
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- CPA, CMA, or CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) certification preferred
Salary/Benefits
- $150-$170k annual salary, commensurate with experience and track record
- 401K Roth
- Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- PTO
- Eight paid holidays
- Referral program
RJ Gorman Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are a protected veteran, individual with a disability, or belong to any other legally protected class and need assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected].
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
