Construction Controller: Lead Multi-Division Finances

Patriot Fire Protection Inc.; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Environment

Growth Opportunities

Impactful Work

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection Inc. seeks a hands-on Chief Accountant/Controller to lead construction accounting across multiple divisions in Tacoma, WA. You will own job costing, WIP, budgets, forecasts, and revenue recognition to keep projects profitable and reports timely.

You'll partner with project teams to drive accurate financials, enforce internal controls, and mentor the accounting staff. CPA is a plus; experience with Viewpoint/Spectrum is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation, budget development, and variance analysis.
• Experience with Viewpoint/Spectrum is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the construction accounting function across multiple divisions, delivering accurate, on-time financial reporting
• Job costing across multi-state union payroll, labor burden rates, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and inventory
• WIP & Revenue Recognition: cost-to-complete and work-in-progress schedules to keep revenue recognition accurate
• Month-End Close: closing schedules and journal entries in line with internal controls and accounting standards
• Reconciliations: monthly account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• Budgets & Forecasts: develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts, tracking variances
• Tax & Regulatory: maintain knowledge of state/local tax filings and reporting requirements
• Team Support: flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Viewpoint/Spectrum

CPA or CPA candidacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection Inc. seeks a hands-on Chief Accountant/Controller to lead construction accounting across multiple divisions in Tacoma, WA. You will own job costing, WIP, budgets, forecasts, and revenue recognition to keep projects profitable and reports timely.

You'll partner with project teams to drive accurate financials, enforce internal controls, and mentor the accounting staff. CPA is a plus; experience with Viewpoint/Spectrum is valued.