Construction Controller - Finance Leadership & WIP

Scorpio.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

HSA

Parental leave

Paid time off

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 Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering closely with project managers and executives.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 10+ years of accounting experience (3+ in construction), and proficiency with Sage Intacct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction.
• Experience with revenues of $200 million or more.
• Strong knowledge of construction costing, WIP, and labor burdens.

Responsibilities

• Refine internal control frameworks and ensure proper data accumulation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with WIP, regional projections, and milestones.
• Analyze balance sheet and take timely corrective action.
• Establish A/R quality, prompt collections, and minimize unbilled costs.
• Drive accurate time reporting for project forecasting and payroll.
• Conduct financial due diligence to identify and mitigate risks.
• Support career development and coach team members.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

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 Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering closely with project managers and executives.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 10+ years of accounting experience (3+ in construction), and proficiency with Sage Intacct