Controller

Aston Carter

$89K — $108K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of accounting or finance experience.
  • Degree in accounting or finance required.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online essential.
  • Experience in construction accounting, particularly civil work.
  • Solid understanding of general ledger, reconciliation and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform work-in-progress reporting and project financial analysis.
  • Manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and retainage.
  • Handle purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and facilitate three-way matching.
  • Track change orders and reconcile project budgets effectively.
  • Conduct cash-flow forecasting and prepare financial reporting for projects.
  • Support multiple construction projects simultaneously.
  • Develop and maintain integrated workflows between accounting and project management teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions options.
  • Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employees and dependents.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Access to a Health Spending Account (HSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program available.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Controller with a strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and a solid understanding of construction job costing and cost-code management. The ideal candidate will excel in work-in-progress reporting, project financial analysis, and will have comprehensive experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and retainage. A robust knowledge of purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and three-way matching is essential.
Responsibilities
  • Perform work-in-progress reporting and project financial analysis.
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and retainage.
  • Handle purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and three-way matching.
  • Track change orders and reconcile project budgets.
  • Conduct cash-flow forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Possess a strong understanding of site-development or civil construction operations.
  • Utilize proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft Lists, and document-management systems.
  • Develop or maintain integrated workflows between accounting, project management, operations, and field personnel.
  • Streamline reporting and reduce manual or duplicate data entry.
  • Conduct various tasks related to insurance.

Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
  • Experience in construction job costing and cost-code management.
  • Ability to perform work-in-progress reporting and project financial analysis.
  • Knowledge in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and retainage.
  • Understanding of purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and three-way matching.
  • Experience in change-order tracking and project budget reconciliation.
  • Skill in cash-flow forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of site-development or civil construction operations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft Lists, and document-management systems.
  • Experience in developing or maintaining integrated workflows.
  • Ability to streamline reporting processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance.
  • Degree in accounting or finance.
  • Experience in construction, specifically civil work.
  • Experience in general ledger, reconciliation, cost accounting, and month-end reporting.

Work Environment
The position is based in a construction office environment, working within a team of four individuals. This opportunity offers a long-term career prospect.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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