Construction Controller

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction CPA role at IAPMO in Manassas, VA offers a hybrid, full-time opportunity to serve as financial leader on electrical infrastructure and construction projects. You will partner with executives, project managers, and operations to drive profitability, strengthen controls, and guide reporting throughout project lifecycles.

Ideal candidates bring CPA certification, 7+ years in construction accounting, expertise in WIP, revenue recognition, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems such

Qualifications

• CPA license and active status required.
• Minimum 7 years progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with construction accounting, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and forecasting.
• GAAP knowledge and strong financial analysis.
• ERP experience with Vista, Viewpoint, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of multiple construction projects from award to closeout.
• Analyze project profitability, budgets, forecasts, committed costs, and cash flow.
• Review WIP schedules and revenue recognition.
• Monitor job costing and identify variances and risks.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to improve financial performance.
• Present project financial reporting to executives.
• Support strategic decisions with financial analysis.
• Review contracts, change orders, costs, and billing.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end close and project reconciliations.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

Project forecasting

Budget management

Financial analysis

GAAP

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

7+ years accounting experience

Tools

Vista

Viewpoint

CMiC

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

JD Edwards

Job description

Construction CPA

Manassas, VA | Full-Time | Hybrid

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Construction CPA to serve as the financial leader supporting our growing portfolio of electrical infrastructure and construction projects.

This is not a traditional accounting position. We're looking for someone with a Controller-level mindset who can partner directly with executive leadership, project managers, and operations to drive project profitability, strengthen financial controls, improve reporting, and provide strategic financial guidance throughout the lifecycle of complex construction projects.

The ideal candidate understands both construction accounting and project operations and can confidently translate financial data into actionable business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of multiple construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Analyze project profitability, budgets, forecasts, committed costs, and cash flow.
• Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition.
• Monitor job costing and proactively identify budget variances and financial risks.
• Partner directly with Project Managers to improve financial performance.
• Present project financial reporting to executive leadership.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
• Review contracts, change orders, subcontractor costs, and project billing.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close, project reconciliations, and financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction, electrical, engineering, utility, EPC, or project-based industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction Accounting
• Job Costing
• WIP Reporting
• Revenue Recognition
• Project Forecasting
• Budget Management
• Financial Analysis
• GAAP
• ERP experience such as Vista, Viewpoint, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, JD Edwards, or similar
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, project managers, and operations teams

Why Join?

• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions
• High-impact role supporting major construction projects
• Growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative environment where finance is a key business partner