Construction Controller — CAAS Finance & Growth (FL)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Construction Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) to be based in the Lakeland or Tampa, Florida office. You will lead internal controls, budgeting, and financial planning for construction clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in construction, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience and training may be accepted.
• 7 years of relevant accounting/financial experience; construction industry experience preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities; prepare financial information.
• Prepare and direct preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts for regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate financing needs and investment of surpluses; make recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs and financial staff performance; implement improvements.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, investors, and stakeholders; assist with board presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CLA is seeking a Construction Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) to be based in the Lakeland or Tampa, Florida office. You will lead internal controls, budgeting, and financial planning for construction clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in construction, with CPA preferred.