Construction Finance Controller for Luxury Custom Homes

Gulfwind Homes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Gulfwind Homes, a luxury custom home builder based in Dunedin, Florida, seeks a Construction Controller to oversee daily accounting for construction operations. You will manage cost accounting, WIP reporting, and cash-flow forecasting while coordinating with owners, project teams, lending partners, and CPAs.

The role emphasizes hands-on accounting leadership, internal controls, and strict documentation standards to support growth and high-quality client projects in the Tampa Bay area.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• 4+ years of construction accounting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with construction job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience preparing and coordinating construction loan draws.
• Strong understanding of cash-flow management and forecasting.
• Experience with Buildertrend preferred.
• Familiarity with Florida construction accounting, lien requirements, and construction-related taxes.
• Experience with Paychex or similar payroll systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain the QuickBooks general ledger and ensure accurate account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and financial documentation.
• Monitor and maintain internal financial controls and approval processes.
• Oversee construction job costing and project financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and financial performance.
• Work closely with project management to identify and resolve accounting or cost-related discrepancies.
• Oversee payroll processing and reconcile payroll records through Paychex.
• Coordinate with CPAs, auditors, banks, lenders, and other external partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Construction accounting education

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Buildertrend

Paychex

Job description

Gulfwind Homes, a luxury custom home builder based in Dunedin, Florida, seeks a Construction Controller to oversee daily accounting for construction operations. You will manage cost accounting, WIP reporting, and cash-flow forecasting while coordinating with owners, project teams, lending partners, and CPAs.

The role emphasizes hands-on accounting leadership, internal controls, and strict documentation standards to support growth and high-quality client projects in the Tampa Bay area.