Construction Controller — Finance Leader for Growth

Scorpio.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-Term

401(k) with company match

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Scorpio is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering with project managers and executives.

The role emphasizes construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting, and labor cost allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction.
• Experience with revenues of $200 million or more.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and labor rates, including labor burdens and cost allocations.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Refine internal control frameworks and ensure proper invoice approvals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across WIP schedules and project milestones.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and take timely corrective action.
• Maintain A/R quality with prompt collections and minimal unbilled costs.
• Ensure accurate time reporting to support project forecasting and payroll.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks through financial due diligence.
• Translate strategy and align the team with company goals.
• Manage work independently while coaching team members.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Construction accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Scorpio is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering with project managers and executives.

The role emphasizes construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting, and labor cost allocations.