4+ years as a Controller or Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller
Commercial construction accounting experience is essential
Hands-on knowledge of percentage-of-completion and job costing
Familiarity with multi-entity structures and joint ventures
Proficient in accounting software like QuickBooks or Foundation
Advanced Excel skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Responsibilities
Oversee financial statements and consolidated reporting across entities
Manage project accounting, including job costing and revenue recognition
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts
Supervise accounts payable, receivable, and cash management
Handle general ledger management and month-end/year-end close
Manage external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting
Develop internal controls and accounting policies
Deliver financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership
Mentor and supervise the accounting team
Support due diligence for new projects and financing transactions
Optimize accounting systems and processes
Benefits
Generous bonus structure
100% employer-paid insurance premiums for employees and families
401(k) plan with company match
Profit sharing opportunities
3 weeks of paid time off
Paid holidays
College scholarships available for employees' children
Full Job Description
Controller - Commercial Construction | Katy, TX (Onsite)
Compensation: 125,000-150,000 per year, plus a generous bonus and amazing benefits!
Our client is a commercial construction company in Katy, TX. Its current Controller is retiring and the company is hiring a successor. This is an onsite role with a planned, gradual handoff. The retiring Controller will keep payroll, wire transfers and certain banking functions at first. These will move to you as you learn the business and he or she is comfortable handing them off. You will be a key financial partner to the CFO, CEO and project executives.
What You'll Do
Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting across multiple entities and joint ventures
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning at both the project and company level
Oversee AP, AR, cash management and banking relationships
Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and reconciliations
Manage external audits, tax filings and lender reporting
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
Deliver financial reporting and analysis to the CFO, CEO and project executives, including variance analysis, cash-flow forecasting and KPIs
Supervise and mentor the accounting team
Support due diligence on new project acquisitions, joint ventures and financing transactions
Help implement and optimize accounting systems and processes
Support the development arm (about 2% of your time): opening accounts and handling the accounting for partnerships. Typically 3-4 entities are active at a time, all in QuickBooks.
What You Bring
4+ years as a Controller or Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller
A commercial construction accounting background (REQUIRED)
Hands-on experience with percentage-of-completion, job costing, change orders, retainage, multi-entity structures, joint ventures, GAAP, real estate development accounting and construction accounting
Experience with an accounting system such as QuickBooks, Foundation or similar
Advanced Excel skills
A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
Systems: Foundation, QuickBooks, advanced Excel
Benefits
Generous bonus
100% employer-paid insurance premiums for you and your whole family
