Controller

Jobot; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision insurance

401(k) + match

PTO + holiday pay

Job summary

Jobot in Florida is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our finance organization for a heavy civil construction group. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and job costing for large projects, partnering with executives to drive performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep construction accounting knowledge, including WIP and ASC 606 revenue recognition, with Vista by Viewpoint experience preferred to optimize project financial visibility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with accompanying packages.
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and risk management across finance functions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification preferred

CCIFP certification preferred

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Job details:

Established construction company is hiring an experienced Controller with construction industry experience. Vista by Viewpoint experience strongly preferred.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Marasco

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

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

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

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.