Controller

Scorpio.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance up to

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

401(k) with company match up to 4%

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

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

You will refine control frameworks, ensure accurate data accruals, and drive timely reporting to support strategic decisions across multiple projects and regional projections.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Refine internal control frameworks and ensure appropriate segregation of duties.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts monthly and drive timely corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain A/R quality standards and prompt collections.
• Drive timely and accurate time reporting to support project forecasting and payroll.
• Conduct financial due diligence to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Translate strategy into team goals and develop staff.
• Manage work and coach team members.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction accounting

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!