Construction Controller

Ascendo Resources, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career mobility

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is assisting a hyper-growth commercial construction company in Fort Lauderdale to fill an Accounting Manager role (Construction Controller). The position is hands-on, requiring deep construction accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting and will report to executive management. Responsibilities include monthly G/L, multi-entity entries, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, month/quarter/year-end closes,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience in construction.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• Current construction industry accounting experience—not development.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong employment stability; not a job hopper.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on accounting role within a commercial construction company.
• Manage monthly general ledger, multiple entity journal entries, bank reconciliations, AP/AR.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability.
• Manage AIA billing and related receivables.
• Support system migrations and internal control enhancements.
• Balance sheet reviews and treasury functions.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for executive management.

Skills

Construction accounting

GAAP experience

Advanced Excel

AP/AR & GL

WIP analysis

Job costing

AIA billing

Month-end close

Internal controls

Reports to exec mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

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Construction Controller or Up and Coming Accounting Manager:

• $140K to $150K + 20% bonus + many other corporate Perks


• Hands on Accounting Role


• Excellent Opportunity with a Hyper Growth, sophisticated, organization

Ascendo Resources (Award Winning Staffing, Recruiting & Consulting Firm) is assisting our client in their search for an Accounting Manager. Must have Construction industry or subcontractor accounting experience. This Commercial Construction company has been in business for 5 years. Outstanding reputation. In addition to a competitive salary, this company offers an outstanding benefits package, upward career mobility, strong retirement plan, great work life balance.

Salary:

$130K - $150 + annual bonus

Technical Skill Set Required:

• Large Construction company Accounting experience: $300m+


• Construction industry Accounting & Finance experience (current)


• Monthly General Ledger, Multiple Entity Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, AP/AR


• Month End Close, quarter end close, year-end close


• Analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, job cost reporting, and project profitability analysis.


• AIA billing


• Experience with system migrations (preferred)


• Balance sheet review


• Treasury functions


• Improve policies & procedures, internal controls


• GAAP Experience


• Advanced Excel User


• Ad-Hoc Reports


• Reports to Executive Management

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience


• Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance. Strong Academic background from a reputable university


• Current Construction industry Accounting experience / Not Development


• CPA preferred


• Good employment stability (no job hoppers)


• Advanced Excel

*E-mails and resumes received will remain highly confidential and will not be released to anyone.

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