Construction Finance Controller - Lead Project Profitability

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced Construction Controller to own the financial operations across projects and the business. You will drive profitability, cash flow, reporting, and controls in a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate brings construction accounting expertise, strong forecasting and budgeting skills, and the ability to provide strategic financial insight to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Several years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Previous experience within the construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and project financial management.
• Experience with construction accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial team members.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing all accounting and financial operations for the company.
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Preparing accurate financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Overseeing project and job-cost accounting to ensure costs, revenues, and profitability are accurately tracked.
• Monitoring project financial performance and working closely with Project Managers and operational leadership to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Managing cash flow, banking relationships, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Developing and maintaining budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring accurate allocation of labor costs to appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Managing the month-end and year-end close process.
• Reviewing work-in-progress reports and assisting with revenue recognition and project forecasting.
• Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies.
• Supporting leadership with strategic financial planning and data-driven decision-making.
• Assisting with audits, tax preparation, insurance reporting, bonding requirements, and other financial compliance matters.
• Working collaboratively with company leadership, Project Managers, Superintendents, and department heads to improve financial performance.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting accounting and administrative team members as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Construction accounting software

Excel

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced Construction Controller to own the financial operations across projects and the business. You will drive profitability, cash flow, reporting, and controls in a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate brings construction accounting expertise, strong forecasting and budgeting skills, and the ability to provide strategic financial insight to leadership.