Construction Controller

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks an experienced Construction Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing construction company in the United States. This role focuses on WIP reporting, POC accounting, and ASC 606 revenue recognition, partnering with operations to ensure accurate project reporting.

The candidate will oversee monthly close, GAAP-compliant financial statements, cash flow management, and internal controls while mentoring the accounting team and coordinating audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA is preferred for the role.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Controller or Assistant Controller experience in a construction company.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly GAAP-based financial statements.
• Oversee WIP schedules and project profitability reporting.
• Manage POC accounting and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Monitor job costs, budgets, forecasts, and margins.
• Partner with Project Managers on financial performance.
• Oversee payroll, AP/AR, and general ledger.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and lender reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

POC accounting

Job cost accounting

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage 300 Construction

Viewpoint Vista

CMiC

CMMS/ERP integration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing construction company. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within a general contractor, commercial construction, heavy civil, or specialty subcontractor environment, with deep expertise in construction accounting, job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project financial management.

This role will oversee all accounting functions while partnering closely with operations and project management to ensure accurate project reporting, strong internal controls, and timely financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability reporting.
• Manage percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Monitor job costs, committed costs, cost-to-complete projections, and project margins.
• Partner with Project Managers to review project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Review project cost reports and identify cost overruns or margin risks.
• Oversee project accounting, including:
• Job Cost Accounting
• Cost Codes
• Schedule of Values (SOV)
• Change Orders
• Retainage
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, equipment accounting, and general ledger.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, bonding company reporting, and lender compliance.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Produce financial dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Controller or Assistant Controller experience within a construction company.
• Experience working for a General Contractor, Commercial Construction, Heavy Civil, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Contractor, or Specialty Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction Accounting
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
• Percentage-of-Completion (POC) Accounting
• Job Cost Accounting
• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
• Cost-to-Complete Analysis
• Project Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Internal Controls
• Experience working with project managers and operations teams.
• Experience with bonding, surety reporting, and banking relationships.

Preferred Software Experience

• Vista by Viewpoint
• CMiC
• Sage 300 Construction
• Sage Intacct Construction
• Foundation Software
• Spectrum
• Procore
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Timberline
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP)

Preferred Skills

• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
• Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
• Job Cost Accounting
• Project Cost Controls
• Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Construction Contracts
• Schedule of Values (SOV)
• Change Orders
• Retainage Accounting
• Project Profitability Analysis
• Equipment Cost Allocation
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Internal Controls
• ERP Implementations
• Leadership and Team Development

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates must come from a construction company and have direct experience in one or more of the following sectors:

• Commercial Construction
• General Contracting
• Highway & Bridge Construction
• Infrastructure
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
• Roofing
• Site Development Contractors
• Utility Contractors
• Specialty Contractors

Candidates with backgrounds exclusively in real estate development, property management, homebuilding, or residential development will not be considered.