Controller

AquantUs, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AquantUs, LLC seeks an experienced Controller to oversee daily accounting for a key operating company within a large construction group serving the Southeast region.

This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, project accounting, work-in-progress analysis, and ensuring internal controls are maintained. It will collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, and staff to drive financial accuracy and process improvements in a dynamic, project-based environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Project Accountant roles.
• Extensive construction/accounting experience in project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, WIP schedules, and project forecasting.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close ensuring policy and deadlines.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports per U.S. GAAP.
• Record intercompany transactions and support consolidated reporting.
• Ensure general ledger accuracy through reconciliations and allocations.
• Provide financial analysis on results, trends, and cash flow to leadership.
• Oversee monthly WIP process and analyze margin trends.
• Maintain accounting for government-funded projects and audits.
• Support budgeting/forecasting for overhead departments and variance analysis.
• Oversee joint ventures, distributions, and profit allocations.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings; monitor treasury activities.
• Supervise accounting staff and drive process improvements.
• Utilize ERP/reporting systems to produce accurate financial reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Project accounting

Leadership

WIP analysis

Multi-entity consolidations

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CCIFP designation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the daily accounting functions for a key operating company within a large construction group serving the Southeast region.

Controller - Charlotte, NC

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the daily accounting functions for a key operating company within a large construction group serving the Southeast region.

This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, project accounting, work-in-progress analysis, and ensuring internal controls are maintained.

The Controller will collaborate closely with senior leadership, project teams, and accounting staff to drive financial accuracy and process improvements in a dynamic, project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the assigned operating company, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial statements including management reports and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and coordinate with peer controllers to support consolidated reporting.
• Ensure general ledger accuracy through regular reconciliations, allocations, and supporting documentation.
• Provide financial analysis on results, trends, project risks, and cash flow to senior leadership.
• Support project accounting activities such as the monthly work-in-progress (WIP) process, reviewing assumptions and investigating margin trends.
• Maintain accounting for government-funded projects including certified payroll, indirect costs, and audit support.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for internal overhead departments, including variance analysis and cost control measures.
• Account for joint ventures and multi-entity transactions ensuring partner billings, distributions, and profit allocations are accurately recorded.
• Maintain internal controls over cash, payables, receivables, and financial reporting to ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and providing entity-level information.
• Monitor treasury activities such as cash forecasts, bank reconciliations, and working capital management.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Utilize ERP and reporting systems effectively to produce accurate and insightful financial reports, enhancing process efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles such as Controller or Senior Project Accountant.
• Extensive experience in construction accounting, heavy highway, civil infrastructure, or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, WIP schedules, job costing, and project forecasting.
• Proven ability in multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and complex reconciliations.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and external audit processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Leadership skills to supervise accounting teams and collaborate across departments.
• Experience with government-funded projects and compliance standards is preferred.
• CPA or CCIFP designation is a plus.