Construction Controller

LVI Associates; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match + Roth options

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off + 8 paid holidays

Life & disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee all financial operations and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership in a self-perform heavy civil environment. You will lead the accounting team, manage cash flow and WIP, and drive process improvements across project-based accounting.

The role requires 7+ years in construction accounting, proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint, and strong knowledge of ASC 606.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction accounting/finance experience, including leadership
• Background with a self-perform heavy civil, marine, or infrastructure contractor required
• Strong expertise in: job costing & WIP reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint (REQUIRED)
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, driving performance and accountability
• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and company growth
• Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Manage cash flow, including rolling 13-week forecasts tied to project billing cycles
• Oversee cost-to-complete projections, WIP schedules, and margin analysis
• Oversee job cost accounting across all active projects, tracking performance vs. estimate
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate cost coding for labor, equipment, and materials
• Drive accountability across project teams for financial accuracy and reporting
• Serve as system owner for Vista by Viewpoint, including configuration and reporting
• Lead integration with project management platforms (e.g., InEight)
• Optimize workflows across accounting, finance, and project operations
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
• Manage owned equipment financial performance, utilization, and internal rate structures
• Conduct analysis on owned vs. rented equipment and fleet depreciation
• Ensure accuracy of labor and equipment burden rates
• Oversee audits, tax reporting, and financial compliance
• Manage relationships with bonding agents, lenders, CPA firms, and insurers
• Maintain financial documentation to support bonding capacity and company growth
• Ensure compliance with contractor regulations, certified payroll, and subcontractor requirements
• Deliver monthly reporting packages including P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, and WIP
• Lead job cost review meetings with project and operations teams
• Drive an efficient 5-7 day month-end close process

Skills

Job costing

WIP reporting

Financial leadership

Strategic partnering

Cross-functional

ASC 606

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CMA / CCIFP

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

InEight

Job description

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee all financial operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction financial management within a self-perform environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, driving performance and accountability
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and company growth
  • Build a culture centered on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement
• Financial Oversight
  • Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • Manage cash flow, including rolling 13-week forecasts tied to project billing cycles
  • Oversee cost-to-complete projections, WIP schedules, and margin analysis
  • Identify risks early, including billing discrepancies, margin fade, and cost overruns
• Job Costing & Operational Alignment
  • Oversee job cost accounting across all active projects, tracking performance vs. estimate
  • Partner with Operations to ensure accurate cost coding for labor, equipment, and materials
  • Drive accountability across project teams for financial accuracy and reporting
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Serve as system owner for Vista by Viewpoint, including configuration and reporting
  • Lead integration with project management platforms (e.g., InEight)
  • Optimize workflows across accounting, finance, and project operations
  • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
• Equipment & Self-Perform Financials
  • Manage owned equipment financial performance, utilization, and internal rate structures
  • Conduct analysis on owned vs. rented equipment and fleet depreciation
  • Ensure accuracy of labor and equipment burden rates
• Compliance & External Relations
  • Oversee audits, tax reporting, and financial compliance
  • Manage relationships with bonding agents, lenders, CPA firms, and insurers
  • Maintain financial documentation to support bonding capacity and company growth
  • Ensure compliance with contractor regulations, certified payroll, and subcontractor requirements
• Performance Reporting & Close Process
  • Deliver monthly reporting packages including P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, and WIP
  • Lead job cost review meetings with project and operations teams
  • Drive an efficient 5-7 day month-end close process
• Qualifications
  • 7+ years of construction accounting/finance experience, including leadership experience
  • Background with a self-perform heavy civil, marine, or infrastructure contractor required
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Job costing & WIP reporting
    • Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606)
    • Equipment cost tracking and financial management
  • Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint (REQUIRED)
  • Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate financial insight to both executive leadership and field teams
• Preferred:

• CPA, CMA, or CCIFP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 - $170,000 base salary (based on experience)
• 401(k) with match + Roth options
• Day 1 medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Paid time off + 8 paid holidays
• Life & disability insurance
• Relocation assistance available