Controller

LBMC Staffing Solutions, LLC; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

LBMC Staffing Solutions, LLC based in Hendersonville, TN seeks a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for a growing construction business. You will manage WIP schedules, POC revenue recognition, job costing, and profitability analyses while partnering with executives on strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, 3+ years in construction leadership, and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive controls and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years leadership experience in the construction industry.
• Strong expertise in: WIP reporting, POC accounting, job costing and revenue recognition.
• Experience managing audits and banking relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the organization.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage WIP schedules and oversee POC revenue recognition.
• Monitor project profitability, job costing, and cost-to-complete calculations.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, policies, and reporting procedures.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Coordinate monthly close processes and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve financial performance.
• Oversee audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

WIP reporting

POC accounting

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Financial statement prep

Audits & banking

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Build More Than Financial Statements. Help Drive a Growing Construction Business.

Are you a hands-on financial leader who thrives in the construction industry? Do you have expertise in Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, Percentage of Completion accounting, and job cost analysis? If so, we are looking for an experienced Controller to join the leadership team of our client based in Hendersonville, TN

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a growing organization where your expertise directly impacts profitability, operational decisions, and strategic growth. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insights, strengthen processes, and ensure the financial health of a dynamic construction business.

What You'll Do:

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the organization
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and oversee Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition
• Monitor project profitability, job costing, and cost-to-complete calculations
• Develop and enhance financial controls, policies, and reporting procedures
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities
• Coordinate monthly close processes and account reconciliations
• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve financial performance
• Oversee audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience within the construction industry
• Strong expertise in:
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Percentage of Completion accounting
• Job costing and project accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Financial statement preparation
• Experience managing audits and banking relationships
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction software such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, CMiC, Procore, or similar platforms
• Multi-entity or multi-project accounting experience
• Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions, or operational scaling initiatives

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Highly visible leadership position with executive interaction
• Opportunity to influence company strategy and growth
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Stable and growing construction organization
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off and holidays

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with business acumen and leadership skills. You understand construction financials beyond the numbers and can provide meaningful insights that help project teams and leadership make smarter decisions. You're equally comfortable reviewing a WIP schedule, discussing project performance with operations leaders, and presenting financial results to executives.