Controller

Leoforce; Panama City (FL); In loco; USD 160.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) + match

PTO + holiday pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Leoforce seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and job costing for a heavy civil construction organization. This strategic finance leader partners with executive leadership to drive performance, control risk, and support growth.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance with leadership experience, expertise in construction accounting (ASC 606, WIP, job costing), and proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint. On-site in Florida.

Competenze

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience with heavy civil, marine, infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting: job costing, WIP reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, cash flow management.
• Vista by Viewpoint implementation experience

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver executive reporting packages including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP schedules, and job cost analysis.
• Manage rolling cash forecasts and monitor key financial performance indicators.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and financial workflows.
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and financial reviews with external CPA firms.

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Vista by Viewpoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Controller

Experience: Director

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Details

Position Summary: The Controller is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, and operational finance functions for a heavy civil construction organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership and operations to drive financial performance, improve processes, manage risk, and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership & reporting

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and financial discipline across the organization.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver executive reporting packages including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP schedules, and job cost analysis.
• Manage rolling cash forecasts and monitor key financial performance indicators.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and financial workflows.
• Optimize Vista by Viewpoint configuration, reporting, and integrations with project management systems.
• Lead technology initiatives that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Manage cost-to-complete analysis, backlog reporting, change order tracking, and project profitability reviews.
• Partner with project managers and operations leadership to identify risks and improve project performance.
• Support bonding capacity through financial reporting and surety relationships.
• Oversee equipment costing, utilization reporting, burden rates, depreciation, and owned-versus-rented asset analysis.
• Ensure accurate fleet and equipment costs are reflected in project reporting.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, contractor licensing requirements, certified payroll, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and insurance documentation.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and financial reviews with external CPA firms.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility
• Prior experience with heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or similar construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting:
• > Job costing
• > WIP reporting,
• > SC 606 revenue recognition
• > Cash flow management.
• Vista by Viewpoint required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification preferred.
• Vista by Viewpoint implementation experience

A bit about us

We are a heavy civil and marine construction contractor with projects across the Southeast. From waterfront infrastructure to bridges and heavy civil projects, we manage high leverage projects with disciplined execution. We have experienced steady growth and have plans to continue to grow our presence in the market, delivering complex projects at scale.

Are you an experienced Controller with a background in heavy civil / infrastructure construction? If so, please continue to read as this may be the role for you.

Why join us

Established construction company

Growing organization

Leadership position

Benefits package

• Medical / dental / vision insurance
• 401(k) + match
• PTO + holiday pay