Construction Controller: Full-Cycle, Hands-On Leader

Accountants One, Inc.; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountants One, Inc. is assisting a growing construction company by hiring a hands-on Controller who will lead the day-to-day accounting function. The role reports to the CFO and serves as the primary accounting resource to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will own the full accounting cycle, manage job costing and WIP, supervise AP/AR and billing, and work closely with project managers to optimize margins and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting experience is required.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion and revenue recognition.
• Ability to manage the full accounting cycle independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle including general ledger and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage job costing and ensure costs are allocated to projects.
• Prepare WIP schedules and revenue recognition calculations.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers and operations on financial performance.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
• Assist CFO with cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Coordinate with external CPAs for year-end reporting and taxes.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Job costing

WIP accounting

GAAP

Full-cycle accounting

Excel skills

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Accountants One, Inc. is assisting a growing construction company by hiring a hands-on Controller who will lead the day-to-day accounting function. The role reports to the CFO and serves as the primary accounting resource to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will own the full accounting cycle, manage job costing and WIP, supervise AP/AR and billing, and work closely with project managers to optimize margins and strengthen internal controls.