Construction Controller: WIP & Profitability Leader

Vaco; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in East Haven, CT is seeking a Controller for a hands-on leadership role in a growing construction company. You will own accounting operations, project cost control, WIP reporting, and financial reporting up to the executive level.

You will collaborate with project managers and estimators, drive month-end closes, and implement stronger controls. Strong GAAP knowledge and construction experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in construction or related environments.
• Hands-on expertise with job cost accounting and WIP reporting.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a construction business.
• Oversee job cost accounting across active projects (labor, materials, subcontractors, overhead).
• Prepare and analyze monthly WIP schedules, including earned revenue and gross profit tracking.
• Manage POC revenue recognition per construction GAAP and ASC 606.
• Partner with project managers on budgets, cost tracking, and profitability reporting.
• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Prepare executive-level reporting including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and dashboards.
• Oversee AP/AR processes including retainage tracking and lien waivers.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and banking/line-of-credit reporting.
• Design and improve internal controls and reporting systems; liaise with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

ASC 606

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage 100/300 CRE

Viewpoint Vista

Foundation

Procore Financials

Job description

Vaco in East Haven, CT is seeking a Controller for a hands-on leadership role in a growing construction company. You will own accounting operations, project cost control, WIP reporting, and financial reporting up to the executive level.

You will collaborate with project managers and estimators, drive month-end closes, and implement stronger controls. Strong GAAP knowledge and construction experience are essential for success.