Construction Controller: Lead Finance & Growth

stafffinancialgroup; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Our client, a growing commercial contractor, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team and partner with ownership to improve financial visibility and controls.

Based in Villa Rica, GA, this in-office role covers month-end close, job costing, revenue recognition, budgeting, and liaison with banks and auditors. CPA preferred but not required; strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Experience leading accounting teams of approximately 5-10 employees.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both manage and perform accounting responsibilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and overall accounting operations.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, Work in Process (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and external tax advisors.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a growing commercial contractor, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team and partner with ownership to improve financial visibility and controls.

Based in Villa Rica, GA, this in-office role covers month-end close, job costing, revenue recognition, budgeting, and liaison with banks and auditors. CPA preferred but not required; strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.