Paul Davis Restoration

Controller

Paul Davis Restoration$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably as a Controller or senior accountant in the construction or related industry.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Payroll, with knowledge of time-tracking system integrations.
  • Hands-on experience and detailed knowledge of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) and Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting.
  • Ability to engage with operations teams and train staff effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and trustworthiness in handling sensitive financial data.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own the monthly close process and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Manage and analyze POC/WIP accounting, including journal entries and variance assessments.
  • Maintain strong accounting controls and audit trails with up-to-date documentation.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable, resolving vendor disputes and managing lien waivers.
  • Support Accounts Receivable and billing functions to ensure program compliance and accurate invoicing.
  • Train project managers and coordinators in AR/billing standards and proper documentation.
  • Administer payroll-related tasks through QuickBooks Payroll and BambooHR, including setups and deductions.
  • Handle compliance matters like 1099s, gross receipts taxes, and business licenses.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with direct support from the CFO.
  • Opportunity to train project teams, enhancing both your skill set and theirs.
  • Engagement in diverse tasks within accounting operations, leading to varied experiences.
  • Establishment and maintenance of strong internal controls.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll be the keystone of our accounting operations-handling everything from month-end close to detailed Percentage-of-Completion (POC) and Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting. This role combines hands-on financial control with a collaborative spirit: you'll support and train project teams, streamline processes, and maintain the accuracy and integrity that keep our business running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and own the monthly close process, reconciliations, and ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Manage and analyze POC/WIP accounting, including schedules, journal entries, variance assessments, and forecasts.
  • Maintain strong accounting controls, clear audit trails, and up-to-date documentation.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable with backup coverage, resolving vendor disputes and managing lien waivers.
  • Support Accounts Receivable and billing functions, ensuring program compliance and accurate progress billing.
  • Train project managers, estimators, and coordinators in AR/billing standards and documentation.
  • Administer payroll setups, deductions, garnishments, and timekeeping coordination through QuickBooks Payroll and BambooHR.
  • Handle compliance matters including 1099s, gross receipts taxes, business licenses, insurance renewals, and workers' compensation audits.
  • Maintain vehicle-related accounts and support monthly work comp premium reporting.
  • Lead year-end close activities and prepare schedules for tax accounting.
  • Coordinate with virtual staff to delegate tasks and maintain standard operating procedures.


Who You Are
  • You bring at least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally as a Controller or senior accountant in the construction or related industry.
  • You're proficient in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Payroll with a solid understanding of integrations such as time-tracking systems.
  • Your experience with POC/WIP accounting is detailed and hands-on-you know the ins and outs of the numbers and their story.
  • You're comfortable working directly with operations teams, training others, and maintaining disciplined documentation practices.
  • Detail-oriented and trustworthy, you handle sensitive financial data with care and confidentiality.


If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that challenges and rewards you, we'd love to hear from you.

About Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration is a franchise organization that provides services to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, or other disasters. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul Davis Restoration has over 300 independently owned and operated franchises in the United States and Canada. The company offers a wide range of services, including emergency services, restoration, reconstruction, and remodeling. Paul Davis Restoration has received numerous awards and recognitions for its services and franchise system.
Learn more about Paul Davis Restoration
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1966

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