Construction Controller - Strategic Financial Leadership

Now CFO, Llc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW CFO is partnering with an established Utah construction company to find its next Controller. You’ll ensure accurate, timely numbers from project setup through month-end close and work closely with ownership, the CFO, and project teams to strengthen job costing, billing, and leadership-facing reporting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on controller experience in construction, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise in WIP, retainage, and progress billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Controller experience in the construction industry.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and job costing.
• Experience with WIP schedules and progress billings.
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct Construction, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, or QuickBooks Contractor).
• CPA preferred; internal auditing experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with project managers and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements.
• Set up and maintain job cost structures, cost codes, and budgets for each project.
• Prepare WIP schedules and over/under billing reports.
• Oversee progress billing (including AIA G702/G703), retainage tracking, and change order documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including lien waivers and subcontractor compliance.
• Oversee payroll, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting where applicable.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support revenue recognition under ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Prepare financial packages for lenders, sureties, and CPAs, and support audits and year-end reporting.
• Provide job profitability analysis and cash flow reporting to leadership.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Job costing

WIP schedules

Progress billing

GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct Construction

Viewpoint Vista

Foundation

QuickBooks Contractor

Job description

NOW CFO is partnering with an established Utah construction company to find its next Controller. You’ll ensure accurate, timely numbers from project setup through month-end close and work closely with ownership, the CFO, and project teams to strengthen job costing, billing, and leadership-facing reporting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on controller experience in construction, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise in WIP, retainage, and progress billing.