Controller

Prostaffworkforce; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Prostaffworkforce is seeking an experienced Controller for a hands-on construction accounting role onsite in Garland, TX. You will manage daily accounting operations, project financials, and progress toward a future Controller position.

The role emphasizes owner pay applications, lien waivers, and accurate job costing across ongoing projects, with close collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with job costing, pay apps, and subcontractor lien waivers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage owner pay applications and construction billing.
• Process and track lien waivers from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets vs actual costs and analyze profitability.
• Prepare financial reports and close processes.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Pay applications

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

FoundationSoft

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced construction accounting professional looking to make an impact in a growing organization? We are seeking a hands-on Controller to manage project accounting, job costing, pay applications, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. If you enjoy working closely with leadership and want an opportunity with long-term growth potential, including a path toward a future Controller role, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-time Onsite

Direct Hire

Pay Rate: DoE

Position Summary

The Controller will serve as the company's primary accounting professional, responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and performing the work rather than managing a large team.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, including pay applications, supplier waivers, job costing, project financial analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership and grow into a future Controller-level role as the organization expands.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Accounting & Project Financial Management

• Prepare and manage owner pay applications (PayApps) and construction billing.
• Process and track supplier and subcontractor lien waivers.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and analyze project profitability.
• Maintain job cost reporting, cost codes, and project financial records.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project performance reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financial data.
• Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and project accounting activities.

General Accounting

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management review.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support cash flow monitoring and financial planning activities.

Payroll & Compliance

• Assist with certified payroll processing and reporting.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation, insurance certificates, and related records.
• Support lien waiver administration and contract compliance requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company financial controls and accounting policies.

Software & Systems

• Utilize FoundationSoft construction accounting software for daily accounting operations.
• Generate job cost reports, billing reports, and financial analyses.
• Maintain accurate accounting data and support process improvements.
• Leverage Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work directly with company ownership and leadership on financial matters.
• Provide financial insight related to project performance and company operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Contribute to the continued development of accounting processes and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experiencewithin the construction industry.
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Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.