Controller

Accentuate Staffing; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company in Apex, NC, is looking for a Controller to lead its financial operations. You will manage a team, oversee accounting processes, ensure compliance, and partner with leadership on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in construction accounting. This role requires a focus on detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong expertise in job costing, WIP, financial close, budgeting, cash management, and forecasting.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4-5 members.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Enhance construction accounting and job costing processes.
• Manage tax reporting and compliance.
• Utilize and optimize ERP for financial reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Job costing

Budgeting

Cash management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Controller (Construction) for a well established and growing Construction Company located in the Cary/Apex, NC area. The Controller will be hands on and will also lead our financial operations while maintaining accuracy and providing strategic insight. This role sits at the center of the business – partnering closely with leadership and operations to ensure financial clarity and informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Leads by example, exhibiting and integrating company values into the culture of the team.
• Manages and develops 4-5 team members, including hiring, training, mentoring, goal setting and reviewing performance.

Accounting & Financial Management

• Oversees all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger (GL), financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Ensures the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of financial statements.
• Maintains internal controls and accounting policies.
• Works with teams to develop the organizational budget and executes the approved budget.
• Assists the VP of F&A with forecast development and managing the cash‑flow position of the company.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Owns and enhances construction accounting and job costing processes, including WIP reporting and project profitability analysis.
• Ensures accounting policies and systems support revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Partners with Operations to review project performance, budgets, cost variances, and helps ensure billings targets are met.
• Enables Operations to make financial decisions by ensuring financial information is accessible and understandable.

Tax & Compliance

• Manages and oversees sales & use tax reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Utilizes and optimizes ERP and other software applications for financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with other teams to ensure financial alignment with their processes and software tools.
• Proactively identifies and implements automation and process improvements.

Strategic Partnership

• Partners with VP of F&A on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Serves as a trusted financial advisor to leadership and managers, providing insights and wisdom into financial performance, cost control, and profitability.
• Assists with special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (CPA or CCIFP preferred but not required).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of construction accounting.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience.
• A proven record of effectively leading, managing, and developing team members.
• Strong expertise in job costing, WIP, financial close, budgeting, cash management, and forecasting.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Possesses a technology forward mindset and experience driving automation and systems optimization.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.