Construction Controller

Resourcing Edge; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Resourcing Edge solicits a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for its Reno construction operations. You will work directly with the President, tying project performance to financial results, guiding cash flow, taxes, and risk decisions.

The role emphasizes ownership of close processes, multi-entity accounting, and coordination with CPAs, lenders, and insurers, while maintaining strong internal controls and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Direct construction accounting experience including job costing, WIP, and change orders.
• Lead monthly/annual close, prepare financial statements, and ensure strong controls.
• Prepare cash-flow and tax projections; explain variances to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for construction and related entities.
• Connect project performance to financial results and guide cash flow, taxes, and risk decisions.
• Oversee payroll, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and intercompany reporting while staying hands-on.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP & %-of-completion

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Cash flow forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Put your construction accounting experience to work where your judgment matters.

An established construction company in the Reno/Sparks area seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for its construction business and related entities.

You’ll work directly with the President, connect financial results to project performance, and help guide decisions about cash flow, taxes, equipment, and business risk. This role suits an accounting leader who enjoys detailed work, understands construction operations, and can explain what the numbers mean.

What You’ll Own

• Financial reporting and close: Lead monthly and annual close, prepare financial statements, manage accruals and reconciliations, and maintain effective controls.
• Construction accounting: Prepare and analyze WIP and percentage-of-completion reporting. Connect job costs, equipment costs, approved change orders, customer billings, and receivables.
• Financial guidance: Prepare cash-flow and tax projections, investigate variances, and bring financial concerns and recommendations to the President.
• External relationships: Coordinate with the CPA, lenders, bonding providers, and insurance partners.
• Accounting operations: Oversee accounting workflows, payroll, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and related-entity reporting while remaining personally involved in the work.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, or seven years with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Direct construction accounting experience, including job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion reporting, billings, and change orders.
• Personal ownership of financial statements, accruals, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and applicable GAAP.
• Ability to prepare cash-flow and tax projections and explain recommendations to business leaders.
• Experience working with external CPAs, lenders, bonding providers, and insurance partners.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, sound judgment, discretion, and clear communication.

Preferred: Multi-entity accounting, heavy equipment or equipment-rental experience, Nevada tax and construction compliance knowledge, staff-development experience, and CPA or CMA credentials.

Your current title matters less than the accounting responsibilities you’ve personally owned. Construction Accounting Managers and other accounting leaders with comparable experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary is DOE
• Additional discretionary bonus available, based on company results and individual contribution.
• Company-paid health and dental coverage for employees and their families, subject to plan eligibility.
• 401(k) with employer match.