Construction Controller & Finance Lead

Confidential Employer; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Villa Rica, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, partner with ownership, and improve financial visibility and controls. This hands-on role balances strategic leadership with day-to-day execution.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, build a high-performing team of 5–10, and drive profitability through accurate reporting and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Experience leading accounting teams of approximately 5-10 employees.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both manage and perform accounting responsibilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and overall accounting operations.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, Work in Process (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and external tax advisors.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Confidential Employer in Villa Rica, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, partner with ownership, and improve financial visibility and controls. This hands-on role balances strategic leadership with day-to-day execution.

You will oversee month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, build a high-performing team of 5–10, and drive profitability through accurate reporting and process enhancements.