Construction Controller: High-Growth Finance Lead +20% Bonus

Ascendo Resources, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career mobility

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is assisting a hyper-growth commercial construction company in Fort Lauderdale to fill an Accounting Manager role (Construction Controller). The position is hands-on, requiring deep construction accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting and will report to executive management. Responsibilities include monthly G/L, multi-entity entries, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, month/quarter/year-end closes,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Accounting experience in construction.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• Current construction industry accounting experience—not development.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong employment stability; not a job hopper.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on accounting role within a commercial construction company.
• Manage monthly general ledger, multiple entity journal entries, bank reconciliations, AP/AR.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability.
• Manage AIA billing and related receivables.
• Support system migrations and internal control enhancements.
• Balance sheet reviews and treasury functions.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for executive management.

Skills

Construction accounting

GAAP experience

Advanced Excel

AP/AR & GL

WIP analysis

Job costing

AIA billing

Month-end close

Internal controls

Reports to exec mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Ascendo Resources is assisting a hyper-growth commercial construction company in Fort Lauderdale to fill an Accounting Manager role (Construction Controller). The position is hands-on, requiring deep construction accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting and will report to executive management. Responsibilities include monthly G/L, multi-entity entries, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, month/quarter/year-end closes,