Construction Controller: WIP, Job Cost & Growth

Orion Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marick Mechanical seeks an Operating Company Controller to lead the financial integrity of the business, owning accounting operations, close discipline, and revenue recognition aligned with project performance. You will partner with project managers and operations to drive accurate reporting, controls, and profitable growth.

The role emphasizes technical accounting rigor, strong construction experience, and the ability to scale a disciplined finance function across a decentralized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience, including management of an accounting function.
• Strong expertise in job cost accounting, percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition, and WIP reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting systems (Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Spectrum, or similar preferred).
• Experience managing external audits and understanding CPA audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, delivering a clean close by Day 5.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations (≥95% by Day 5; 100% by Day 8).
• Analyze trial balance activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Deliver timely reporting packages to platform finance and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate job cost structures, coding discipline, and contract documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly job cost reports, CPC schedules, WIP reports, and budget variance analyses.
• Record WIP journal entries and ensure revenue recognition aligns with project performance.
• Meet with project managers to validate project billing accuracy and estimate changes.
• Review subcontractor and vendor billings, including lien waivers and required documentation.
• Monitor job margin variances and investigate material differences.
• Support backlog accuracy and visibility into project economics.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and internal/external billing.
• Monitor AR aging and support proactive collections efforts.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and cash disbursement discipline.
• Prepare and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Monitor daily cash balances and activity.
• Implement and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Enforce segregation of duties and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reconciliation support.
• Prepare for and participate in external audits (CPA audits, IRS, unions, lenders, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements.
• Manage, develop, and structure the accounting team.
• Establish clear roles, accountability, and execution discipline.
• Assist in hiring and training accounting staff.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and cross-training.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements.
• Deliver clean, reliable financial data to support forecasting and financial reviews.
• Ensure accounting treatments align with forecast assumptions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

ERP accounting systems

Excel proficiency

Team leadership

Decentralized environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA CMA MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Viewpoint Spectrum

Job description

Marick Mechanical seeks an Operating Company Controller to lead the financial integrity of the business, owning accounting operations, close discipline, and revenue recognition aligned with project performance. You will partner with project managers and operations to drive accurate reporting, controls, and profitable growth.

The role emphasizes technical accounting rigor, strong construction experience, and the ability to scale a disciplined finance function across a decentralized environment.