Construction Controller: Drive Job Cost & Profitability

Patriot Fire Protection; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Environment

Growth Opportunities

Impactful Work

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting leader to own the construction accounting function across multiple divisions in a hands-on role.

You’ll drive accurate job costing, WIP, budgets, and forecasts while partnering with project teams to ensure profitability. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in accounting (construction preferred), and strong Excel with Power BI familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; construction industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation, budget development, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI or similar data visualization tools a plus.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint/Spectrum is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Division Accounting: own the construction accounting function across multiple divisions, delivering accurate, on-time financial reporting.
• Job Costing: manage multi-state union payroll, labor burden rates, AP/AR, fixed assets, and inventory.
• WIP & Revenue Recognition: partner with project teams on cost-to-complete and WIP schedules for accurate revenue and profitability.
• Month-End Close: prepare closing schedules and journal entries in line with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Reconciliations: prepare and review monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Budgets & Forecasts: develop annual budgets and forecasts, track variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Tax & Regulatory: stay informed on state/local tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Team Support: collaborate, stay flexible, and commit to continuous learning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Construction accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidacy

Tools

Viewpoint/Spectrum

Power BI

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting leader to own the construction accounting function across multiple divisions in a hands-on role.

You’ll drive accurate job costing, WIP, budgets, and forecasts while partnering with project teams to ensure profitability. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in accounting (construction preferred), and strong Excel with Power BI familiarity.