Controller

Jobot; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Bonus Incentives

Travel Required

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing construction organization in Roanoke, Texas. This on-site, permanent role partners with leadership, project managers, and operations to deliver accurate reporting and drive profitable growth.

You will oversee general ledger, payroll, and close processes while strengthening internal controls and processes. CPA/CMA preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including construction industry exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll oversight, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, cash flow forecasts, and budgets for decision making.
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, project profitability analysis, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, variances, and financial risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Controller

$125000 - $150000 per year | Roanoke, TX | On-site | Permanent

Onsite - Travel Required - Growing Company

A bit about us:

Build your future with a construction organization where financial leadership makes a tangible impact. We're seeking a Permanent Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial performance, and help project teams turn ambitious plans into successful builds.

This full-time, permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll partner with leadership, project managers, and operations teams to deliver accurate reporting, improve processes, and support profitable growth.

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• Bonus Incentives
• Travel Required

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, cash flow forecasts, and budgets that support timely business decisions.
• Oversee construction job costing, work-in-progress reporting, project profitability analysis, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, investigate variances, and identify financial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cash flow, billing, collections, retainage, and subcontractor payment processes.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to protect company assets and improve financial accuracy.
• Coordinate audits, tax preparation, and reporting requirements with external accountants and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and construction-related financial obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance financial systems, and deliver more actionable project and business insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience leading accounting functions, supervising team members, or managing financial reporting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress schedules, progress billing, retainage, and revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills, or equivalent experience building effective cross-functional partnerships, with the ability to work closely with executives, project managers, field teams, and external partners.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with accounting software, construction ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, solve problems proactively, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced project environment.
• CPA, CMA, or comparable professional certification preferred.

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