Controller

Pennington; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pennington Concrete & Utilities seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function and oversee day-to-day operations, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll and tax compliance, job costing, and the development of accounting staff. This position is required to work onsite in Euless, Texas.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction accounting, including WIP reporting, job costing, retention, and over/under billings.

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience required.
• Previous leadership experience in an accounting function.
• Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, job costing, retention, and over/under billings.
• Proficiency in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and compliance.
• Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in Euless, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations and accounting staff.
• Manage the month-end close process and review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review WIP schedules, job costing, cost allocations, and cost reclasses.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and dashboards for leadership.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, intercompany activity, bank reconciliations, and recurring entries.
• Review AR aging and retention balances and monitor outstanding reconciliation items.
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and other compliance reporting.
• Review quarterly and annual payroll filings, W-2s, 1099s, and other required filings.
• Maintain and review debt schedules, leases, GL accounts, vendors, and related accounting records.
• Coordinate with the CPA on quarterly reviews and overbilling/underbilling reporting.
• Partner with operations and management to resolve accounting issues and provide reliable financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support, and develop accounting team members.
• Support Sage accounting processes, including GL accounts, vendors, cost codes, and new division setup.

Skills

Construction accounting

Leadership

WIP reporting

Job costing

Retention & billings

Month-end close

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Job description

Pennington Concrete & Utilities is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function. As a family-owned company, Pennington offers a welcoming, close-knit environment where relationships matter and employees have the opportunity to work directly with both leadership and operations. The company takes pride in maintaining a supportive culture while continuing to grow and serve its customers.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll and tax compliance, job costing, and the development of accounting staff. This position is required to work onsite in Euless, Texas.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction accounting and understands the unique financial processes of a construction environment, including WIP reporting, job costing, retention, and over/under billings. Previous construction industry experience is required, and experience with Sage 100 Contractor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations and accounting staff
• Manage the month-end close process and review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review WIP schedules, job costing, cost allocations, and cost reclasses
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and dashboards for leadership
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, intercompany activity, bank reconciliations, and recurring entries
• Review AR aging and retention balances and monitor outstanding reconciliation items
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and other compliance reporting
• Review quarterly and annual payroll filings, W-2s, 1099s, and other required filings
• Maintain and review debt schedules, leases, GL accounts, vendors, and related accounting records
• Coordinate with the CPA on quarterly reviews and overbilling/underbilling reporting
• Partner with operations and management to resolve accounting issues and provide reliable financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Support, and develop accounting team members
• Support Sage accounting processes, including GL accounts, vendors, cost codes, and new division setup

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting experience required
• Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP reporting, job costing, retention, and over/under billings
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, analyze data, and use formulas and functions effectively
• Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both operations and leadership
• Ability to work onsite in Euless, TX required

Pay range and compensation package

Pennington Concrete Construction offers:

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)

If you're an experienced construction accounting professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function while joining a family-owned company with a warm, team-oriented culture, we'd love to hear from you.