Controller

Scorpio.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-Term

401(k) with company match

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Scorpio is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering with project managers and executives.

The role emphasizes construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting, and labor cost allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction.
• Experience with revenues of $200 million or more.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and labor rates, including labor burdens and cost allocations.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Refine internal control frameworks and ensure proper invoice approvals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across WIP schedules and project milestones.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and take timely corrective action.
• Maintain A/R quality with prompt collections and minimal unbilled costs.
• Ensure accurate time reporting to support project forecasting and payroll.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks through financial due diligence.
• Translate strategy and align the team with company goals.
• Manage work independently while coaching team members.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Construction accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Scorpio is a team of experienced construction management professionals dedicated to building projects that strengthen communities and enhance the places where people live and work. From project inception through completion, we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Every project we build is designed to provide lasting value for our clients and our communities. We are seeking a Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making as we scale. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while providing financial leadership and partnering closely with project managers and executives.

What You Will Do

• Refine internal control frameworks, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties, invoice approval workflows, and accurate accumulation of financial data.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while partnering with operations to ensure accuracy across WIP schedules, regional projections, and project milestones
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and that timely corrective action is taken when required.
• Establish and maintain A/R quality standards, focusing on prompt collections, zero delinquent receivables, and minimal unbilled costs.
• Drive timely, accurate time reporting to support precise project forecasting, payroll processing, and labor burden allocations.
• Conduct financial due diligence to proactively identify, report, and mitigate operational risks
• Translate organizational strategy, ensuring team members understand their role in achieving broader company goals.
• Manage work independently while supporting the career development and coaching of team members.

What You Will Bring To Scorpio

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction
• Experience working with revenues of $200 million or more.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and labor rates, including labor burdens and cost allocations.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar construction accounting software.

What Scorpio Offers

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
• Company-paid medical insurance with coverage up to 100% of employee premium
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• HSA
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Collaborative, innovative, and enjoyable work environment!