Construction Controller: Financial Strategy & KPI Leader

CliftonLarsonAllen; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Construction Controller for its Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) to work in the Lakeland or Tampa, Florida office. You will develop internal controls, supervise budgeting and reporting, and advise on financial objectives while coordinating with client teams.

7 years of construction accounting experience is preferred, with QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency. Frequent local travel to client sites is expected; CPA is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of relevant accounting/financial experience; construction industry favored.
• QuickBooks experience preferred; strong Excel skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook; travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification preferred but not required

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Construction Controller for its Client Accounting and Advisory Service (CAAS) to work in the Lakeland or Tampa, Florida office. You will develop internal controls, supervise budgeting and reporting, and advise on financial objectives while coordinating with client teams.

7 years of construction accounting experience is preferred, with QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency. Frequent local travel to client sites is expected; CPA is a plus but not required.