Controller

Build Force USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus structure

Executive leadership opportunity

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Build Force USA is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations of a thriving civil construction company in Dallas, Texas. The position involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and team leadership, with a total compensation package nearing $300,000 annually.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for those with a strong background in construction financial management and experience with Viewpoint Spectrum. Join a respected contractor that provides significant potential for growth and leadership within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Skills

Accounting management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Job costing

Leadership

Viewpoint Spectrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Must have experience within the construction industry, preferably civil construction and experience using Viewpoint Spectrum.

A leading North Texas civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing organization generating approximately $90M annually in revenue.

This company specializes in underground utilities, excavation, and civil infrastructure projects throughout the DFW market. The Controller will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who understands the unique financial challenges of construction and wants to play a significant role in the continued growth of a well-established contractor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Supervise accounting staff and establish best practices across the department
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
• Manage job cost accounting and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
• Partner with operations leadership to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and banking relationships
• Monitor project performance, profitability, and financial risk
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulations

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounting and financial management experience
• Construction industry experience required
• Civil construction, underground utilities, excavation, sitework, or heavy civil experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting functions for a multi-million-dollar contractor
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, project forecasting, and construction financial reporting
• Viewpoint Spectrum experience required
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting personnel
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA is not required
• Total compensation package approaching $300,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Executive leadership opportunity
• Long-term growth potential with an established and respected contractor