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 is hiring an experienced Controller for a heavy civil construction company specializing in maritime and infrastructure projects. The role oversees all accounting, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, and operational finance; Vista by Viewpoint experience is strongly preferred and will be leveraged across project management systems.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance, improve processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and support continued growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience with leadership
• Experience in heavy civil, marine, infrastructure construction
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting: job costing, WIP, ASC 606, cash flow

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee job costing and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Optimize Vista by Viewpoint configuration and integrations with project management systems.
• Lead technology initiatives to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cost management

Education

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

CPA, CMA, or 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.

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

• 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

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.