Construction Controller

SpawGlass; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

Career development and continuing教育

Generous PTO

401(k) with 6% match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA with SpawGlass contribution

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

SpawGlass is seeking a results-driven Controller to lead the financial operations of our construction business in Fort Worth, TX. You will oversee general ledger, job cost accounting, revenue recognition, and close processes, partnering with executives to drive profitability.

You will mentor the accounting team, strengthen internal controls, and deliver GAAP-compliant reporting with actionable insights for project performance and cash flow planning across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction financial practices.
• Experience with construction ERP systems and project-based accounting platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner with operations and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting lifecycle including general ledger, job cost, AP/AR, and payroll.
• Manage monthly and annual close, GAAP-compliant financial statements, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor budgets, analyze cost variances, and support owner billings.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage cash flow forecasting while liaising with lenders, auditors, and sureties.
• Lead system implementations or upgrades and improve reporting, dashboards and internal controls.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to support growth and performance.

Skills

Financial Leadership & Team

Construction Accounting

WIP Reporting

GAAP Compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Internal Controls

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Executive Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Leadership experience in accounting

GAAP knowledge & project-based accounting

Construction ERP systems experience

Advanced Excel & reporting tools

Staff mentoring & stakeholder partnership

Job description

As our Controller, you will lead the financial operations of our construction business, providing strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership across all accounting functions. You will partner closely with executive leadership and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights that support project performance and overall company profitability.

Day‑to‑day, you will oversee the full accounting life cycle, including general ledger, job cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. You will manage the monthly and annual close processes, prepare and review GAAP‑compliant financial statements, and maintain the work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedule and revenue recognition. You will collaborate with project teams to monitor budgets, analyze cost variances, support owner billings, and ensure contract compliance, while also managing cash flow forecasting and maintaining relationships with lenders, auditors, and sureties.

Experienced controllers in this role may take on expanded responsibility for advancing financial strategy and operational excellence. This includes leading system implementations or upgrades, improving reporting and dashboards, strengthening internal controls, and optimizing processes across accounting and project financial management. They play a key role in advising leadership on risk, profitability, and growth opportunities, while mentoring and developing accounting team members.

Successful team members in this role demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Your Skills

• Financial Leadership & Team Development
• Construction Accounting & Job Cost Oversight
• WIP Reporting, Revenue Recognition & Backlog Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation & GAAP Compliance
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
• Internal Controls, Risk Management & Process Improvement
• Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll & General Ledger Management
• Advanced Financial Analysis & Executive Reporting
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required; CPA or CMA preferred
• Progressive experience in accounting with leadership responsibility, preferably in construction or a project‑based industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and construction financial practices
• Experience with construction ERP systems and project‑based accounting platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and partner effectively with operations and executive leadership

Total Rewards

• Employee ownership
• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing
• Career development and continuing education assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx ‘n Go
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
• Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.