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
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
