Construction Controller

Now CFO; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW CFO in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead financial operations on active construction projects and client engagements. The role partners with project teams to deliver timely reporting, accurate job costing, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controller roles within construction, deep knowledge of WIP accounting, and familiarity with Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Procore, or Foundation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Controller level experience with construction focus
• Extensive knowledge of job costing and WIP accounting
• Familiarity with construction ERP systems: Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Procore, Foundation
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA a plus
• Ability to work onsite with clients in the Austin, TX area

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle accounting operations including month end and year end close
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, and project level financial tracking
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, cost variances, and profitability
• Manage subcontractor billing, lien waivers, and contract compliance
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls
• Partner with project managers and leadership to provide financial visibility
• Support bonding, banking, and audit relationships as needed

Skills

Job costing

WIP accounting

GAAP & financial reporting

Financial analysis

Client-facing consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Procore

Foundation

Job description

Construction Controller Consulting NOW CFO Austin TX About NOW CFO NOW CFO is a national outsourced accounting and finance firm dedicated to giving businesses the financial clarity and expertise they need to grow Our consultants work directly with clients across a wide range of industries bringing hands on experience and a solutions driven approach to every engagement About the Role NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to join our consulting team in the Austin TX market In this role you will work directly with construction clients providing financial leadership and hands on accounting support across active projects and operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle accounting operations including month end and year end close
• Manage job costing work in progress WIP reporting and project level financial tracking
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
• Monitor and analyze project budgets cost variances and profitability
• Manage subcontractor billing lien waivers and contract compliance
• Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll functions
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Partner with project managers and executive leadership to provide financial visibility
• Support bonding banking and audit relationships as needed

Qualifications

• 5 years of Controller level experience with a strong focus in the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of job costing and WIP accounting required
• Familiarity with construction specific ERP systems Sage 300 CRE Viewpoint Procore Foundation or similar preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required; CPA a plus
• Ability to work onsite with clients in the Austin TX area
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced client facing consulting environment

Compensation Competitive commensurate with experience

Location Austin TX IND2