Construction Controller: Real-Time Cost & WIP Visibility

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has exclusive retention by a well-established construction firm to identify an onsite Controller joining the leadership team. The role partners with project managers and operations leadership to strengthen financial visibility across job costs, WIP, and overall project profitability.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader, proficient in Sage 300, oversee day-to-day accounting operations, drive process improvements, and support growth through tighter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant experience in construction accounting, preferably with subcontractors.
• Prior experience as a Controller or in a senior accounting leadership role.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Experience operating in audited financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close and reporting process across multiple entities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee and optimize the use of Sage 300, including job costing, WIP, and payroll.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders to improve cost visibility.
• Prepare and review WIP schedules and revenue recognition.
• Improve cash management, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Support the transition to a more paperless and automated accounting environment.
• Coordinate and support audited financial statements and external audits.
• Implement improved cost controls and procurement processes within a cost-plus model.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor during leadership transition and growth.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Audited financial environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has exclusive retention by a well-established construction firm to identify an onsite Controller joining the leadership team. The role partners with project managers and operations leadership to strengthen financial visibility across job costs, WIP, and overall project profitability.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader, proficient in Sage 300, oversee day-to-day accounting operations, drive process improvements, and support growth through tighter