Outsourced Controller - Construction Industry

Redpath and Company, LLC

• $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, specifically in construction
  • Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and WIP reporting
  • Experience in client-facing operations in a consulting context
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to professionalism
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and solve problems autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills for translating financial data into insights.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of client construction accounting and financial reporting
  • Manage project-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
  • Monitor job cost performance and collaborate with project managers
  • Support client leadership with financial analysis and reporting
  • Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of client financial records
  • Ensure timely completion of monthly financial close
  • Strengthen internal controls and procedures for scalability.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Paid parenting leave
  • 401k plan with company match after 6 months of service
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Full Job Description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Outsourced Controller to support our construction clients. Our Outsourced Controllers typically work directly with a number of clients during a month to support their financial reporting, system, and operational initiatives.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary up to $150K
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
  • Hands-on, high-impact role supporting active construction operations
  • Supportive team environment within the Redpath company of CPAs
  • Direct collaboration with client owners and project managers


Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all aspects of client construction accounting and financial reporting, including WIP schedules, job cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion reporting
  • Manage client project-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with operational and financial targets
  • Monitor job cost performance, identify variances, and partner with client project managers to address risks and improve profitability
  • Support client leadership with financial analysis, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting to inform strategic decision-making
  • Ensure client financial records are maintained with a high level of accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
  • Complete monthly close ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support client company scalability and risk management


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to construction
  • Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and construction financial controls
  • Experience partnering with client-facing operations and project teams in a fast-paced, consulting environment
  • High level of attention to detail, ownership, and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and proactively solve problems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights


Redpath and Company offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • HSA and FSA
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability
  • Paid parenting leave
  • 401k plan with company match after 6 months of service


This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.

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