POSITION TITLE: Construction Comptroller
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt - Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Finance
SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer
Pay: $110,000-$145,000
GRADE: Exempt - E8
Position summary
Under the direction of the CFO, the Tribal 1 Construction Comptroller oversees the company's
construction Division accounting and financial reporting, with a focus on construction projects, job
costing, percentage-of-completion method, cash flow, and contract compliance. This role helps
leadership make informed decisions by ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with
company policies and applicable requirements.
Core responsibilities
• Manage and mentor the construction internal accounting department, including AP, AR, and
administrative specialists.
• Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and ensure GAAP-compliant
financial statement preparation.
• Oversee project accounting, job-cost tracking, budgets, committed costs, and cost-tocomplete forecasts.
• Review project and AIA billings, accounts payable and receivable, subcontractor
payments, and lien waivers.
• Monitor cash flow, retainage, change orders, and contract terms.
• Prepare and analyze project-level and company-wide financial reports; explain
variances to project managers and leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to build realistic budgets, track variances, and mitigate overruns.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures, and support compliance with tax,
insurance, bonding, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, external audits, and tax filings with advisors.
• Improve accounting systems and workflows; maintain accurate and well-organized
financial records.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5 - 7 years of accounting experience; construction or contractor accounting experience
preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and
construction contracts.
• Experience with accounting and ERP construction management software, such as SAGE-Intacct. (preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
Preferred qualifications
• CPA or CMA designation, highly preferred
• Experience with certified payroll, bonding, or multi-entity accounting.
• Familiarity with applicable accounting standards and construction-industry regulations.
• Communication: Proven ability to translate complex financial numbers into actionable steps for
non-financial operations staff.
Success measures
• Accurate, on-time financial closes and reports.
• Reliable project cost forecasts and variance reporting.
• Timely billing and collections, with effective cash-flow management.
• Strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Other demands and job specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and
reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.
• Job Location - Denver Colorado, with authorized remote work scheduling
