Controller

Leoforce; 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

Leoforce is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the finance function for a heavy civil construction contractor. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and job costing, partnering with executives to drive performance and risk management.

Lead the accounting team, oversee budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and optimize Vista by Viewpoint integrations to improve project profitability and financial visibility across projects in the Southeast.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Oversee equipment costing, depreciation, and owned-versus-rented asset analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic reporting

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Costing

Project profitability

Team development

Education

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

CPA / CMA / CCIFP certification preferred

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Details

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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

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

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