Controller

AlphaX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is hiring a Controller/Senior Construction Accountant to oversee financial operations in Dallas, Texas. This role is critical for managing cash flow and billing processes, requiring over 7 years of commercial construction accounting experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with AIA billing and WIP schedules, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple projects. This position offers a chance to impact the profitability of key projects directly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction accounting.
• Extensive experience with pay applications, AIA billing, and WIP schedules.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly pay applications, including AIA billing.
• Oversee WIP reporting and job cost tracking across projects.
• Handle construction AP and vendor compliance documentation.

Skills

Commercial construction accounting experience

AIA billing

WIP schedules

Construction accounts payable (AP)

Strong communication skills

Tools

Levelset

Procore

Buildertrend

Job description

We're hiring a Controller / Senior Construction Accountant with deep, hands‑on experience in commercial construction accounting. This role is not theoretical or purely supervisory—you must be highly fluent in day‑to‑day construction accounting workflows, billing mechanics, and cash flow management tied to active projects.

This position owns the financial backbone of construction operations: pay apps, AIA billing, WIP, retainage, collections, and lien compliance. You'll work closely with project managers, executives, and external partners to ensure accurate reporting, timely billing, and predictable cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage monthly pay applications, including AIA billing and supporting schedules
• Oversee WIP reporting, job cost tracking, and margin analysis across multiple active projects
• Manage retainage tracking, closeouts, and final billings through project completion
• Handle construction AP, including vendor invoices, lien waivers, and compliance documentation
• Manage construction AR and collections, coordinating with owners, GCs, and subs to resolve billing issues
• Administer lien, release, and notice processes to protect company interests
• Maintain accurate financial records aligned with GAAP and construction accounting best practices
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Partner with leadership to provide clear financial insights on project performance and cash flow

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction accounting experience (required)
• Extensive hands‑on experience with:
  • Pay applications and AIA billing
  • WIP schedules and job cost accounting
  • Retainage, closeouts, and construction collections
  • Construction AP and lien / release processes
• Strong understanding of construction financial workflows from pre‑billing through closeout
• Experience using construction accounting systems and platforms similar to Levelset, Procore, and Buildertrend
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally with operations and leadership

Nice to Have

• Prior Controller or senior‑level accounting responsibility in a construction environment
• Experience supporting audits or lender reporting
• CPA or equivalent accounting credentials

Benefits

This role directly impacts cash flow, risk management, and project profitability. We're looking for someone who understands how construction accounting actually works in the real world—not someone learning it for the first time.