Controller

Randstad USA; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations for a multi-entity commercial construction portfolio in the Fort Worth area. You will report to a Fractional CFO and partner with the CEO & COO to ensure accurate financial reporting and project accounting across three operating companies.

The role emphasizes WIP management, streamlining processes, and guiding the Sage Intacct ERP transition, with weekly collaboration across construction tech like TimberScan,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience managing multi-entity portfolios.
• Masters degree required.
• Strong WIP and project cost accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting across three entities, including GL and month-end close.
• Lead project cost accounting and 20+ GC projects with 18 months each, track WIP.
• Drive timely billings, pay apps, retainage, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee transition from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct and related systems.
• Collaborate with CPA firms for annual reviews and tax planning.

Skills

Full Cycle Accounting

Month-End Close

Financial Statements

WIP

Project Cost Accounting

Sage Intacct

Education

Masters

Tools

Sage Intacct

TimberScan

AguAdesk

Plexus

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, growth-minded Controller to lead the day-to-day financial operations and project accounting across a dynamic, multi-entity commercial construction portfolio. Reporting directly to an experienced Fractional CFO and partnering closely with executive leadership (CEO & COO), this role will oversee financial operations for three distinct operating companies.This is an exceptional opportunity for a sharp construction accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and possesses the technical savvy to champion an activeSage IntacctERP transition. You will spend 4 days a week in the Fort Worth office and 1 day a week in the Dallas office.

salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Masters

Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage full-cycle accounting, general ledger, month-end closing, and financial statement preparation across three operating entities.
• Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and weekly check runs, driving operational efficiencies to streamline hands-on processing.
• Partner with outside CPA firms to finalize annual reviews, tax strategy, and year-end adjusting entries.

Project Accounting & WIP Management

• Lead project cost accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition across 20+ active 18-month GC projects, as well as fast-turnaround purchase-order (PO) work.
• Maintain, analyze, and publish accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to give leadership visibility into job profitability.
• Drive timely billings, subcontractor pay applications, retainage tracking, and cash flow forecasting.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Financial owner for the ongoing transition from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct (currently in parallel/go-live phase for the GC entity, with future rollouts planned for additional entities).
• Utilize and optimize auxiliary construction technologies including TimberScan (AP automation), AguAdesk (Project Management), and Plexus (Labor & WIP management).

Skills

• Full Cycle Accounting
• Month-End Close
• Financial Statements
• WIP
• Project Cost Accounting
• Sage Intacct

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 8 years
• Experience level: Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Manager
• 8 years

Education

• Masters (required)