Construction Controller: Job Cost & Financial Leadership

stafffinancialgroup; Union City (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffFinancialGroup is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations, with a focus on job costing and project financial management for foundation and construction projects in Union City, GA.

The role is full-time, permanent, offering a competitive salary and bonus package. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, support budgeting, and work closely with project managers to control costs and drive financial discipline across active sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in construction or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with construction accounting software (Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, and project financial tracking.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets and forecast costs.
• Lead audits and coordinate with external accounting partners.
• Develop and improve financial processes and reporting systems.

Skills

Job costing

Construction accounting

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Foundation

Job description

StaffFinancialGroup is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations, with a focus on job costing and project financial management for foundation and construction projects in Union City, GA.

The role is full-time, permanent, offering a competitive salary and bonus package. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, support budgeting, and work closely with project managers to control costs and drive financial discipline across active sites.