Controller

Cherry Talent Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Talent Group is seeking a Controller for a growing custom home builder in the Gilbert, AZ area. This hands-on role owns the accounting and financial operations, including job costing, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

The Controller will work closely with ownership, project teams, vendors, and the CPA to ensure accurate, timely books and meaningful financial information that supports sound business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in construction, homebuilding, or related industry
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end close
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Oversee job costing and project-level financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Budget vs Actual reports
• Manage monthly client draws to support project cash flow
• Coordinate year-end close and liaise with CPA
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records across active projects

Skills

5+ years experience

Construction accounting

Job costing

AP & AR

Financial reporting

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Controller - Custom Home Builder

Location: Gilbert, AZ
Salary: $135,000-$155,000 DOE
Schedule: Full-Time, In-Office

About the Role

A growing custom home builder in the Queen Creek area is looking for a Controller to take ownership of the company's accounting and financial operations. This is a hands‑on position for someone who understands construction accounting, job costing, financial reporting, and cash flow and can bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to a growing organization.

The Controller will work closely with ownership, project teams, vendors, and external accounting partners to ensure the company's financials are accurate, timely, and providing the information needed to make sound business decisions.

What You'll Do

Financial & Construction Accounting

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, invoice coding, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Oversee job costing, including billed and unbilled costs, job cost summaries, and project-level financial reporting.

• Prepare and review monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actual, and Overhead Budget vs. Actual reports.

• Monitor project costs and help identify discrepancies, billing issues, and potential financial risks.

• Prepare and manage monthly client draws to support project cash flow.

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records across active construction projects.

AP, Vendor & Compliance Management

• Review and code invoices and ensure expenses are assigned to the appropriate projects and cost categories.

• Manage weekly vendor payment processes and check runs according to payment terms.

• Ensure vendors and subcontractors have current W-9s, Certificates of Insurance, subcontractor agreements, POs, and other required documentation before payment.

• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.

• Coordinate annual insurance audits.

Monthly & Annual Close

• Complete monthly bank, credit card, and vendor reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.

• Prepare check run, bank reconciliation, credit card, and uncleared transaction reports.

• Coordinate year-end close and provide accurate books and documentation to the company's CPA.

• Prepare and issue annual 1099s.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Experience in construction, homebuilding, or a closely related industry preferred

• Strong understanding of job costing and construction accounting

• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close

• Strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, and budget vs. actual reporting

• Experience managing or reviewing project-level financial information

• QuickBooks Online experience

• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• MBA preferred

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounting function

• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with owners, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and outside accounting/CPA partners