Controller

Bingman Construction Company; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Term Life & AD&D Insurance

PTO

11 Paid Holidays annually

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Bingman Construction Company in Missouri is seeking an experienced Controller to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects, from contract review to closeout. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in accounting/finance, strong knowledge of WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and experience with the construction industry.

Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration with project managers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in accounting/finance
• Strong accounting background; construction industry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of WIP and job costing, revenue recognition, construction payroll
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience working with Construction Project Managers a strong plus
• Excellent communication skills, especially with external stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strong at juggling multiple deadlines
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret owner contracts for accounting and invoicing requirements
• Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system aligned with contract terms
• Oversee and perform payroll (union/non-union, multi-state)
• Manage AP, AR, Collections with project accounting team
• Own monthly close process
• Maintain job cost accounting accuracy
• Ensure WIP schedules are correct and timely
• Oversee lien waivers, compliance, and subcontractor management
• Own the WIP reporting and percentage of completion accounting
• Analyze project margins and cost overruns
• Month-end and quarterly reporting deadlines
• Manage banking relationships and bonding company relationship
• Optimize the billing cycle, retainage recovery, and payables timing
• Handle client inquiries with professionalism and timely follow-up
• Proactively resolve payment or billing issues with project accounting team
• Improve ERP system and job cost tracking
• Build and refine the standard operating procedures
• Develop internal controls and reporting cadence
• Manage Project accounting team
• Recruit and build team as company scales
• Establish accountability and performance metrics
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Contribute to a culture of inclusivity, trust, and accountability

Job description

Bingman Construction Company is dedicated to delivering exceptional construction experiences through innovative solutions and a commitment to integrity and excellence. We build lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and community by consistently exceeding expectations and fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Our expertise includes construction management, general contracting, and design-build projects.

Are you a detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with experience in construction? Join our team as a Controller and play a key role in managing the financial lifecycle of our construction projects from contract review through final closeout.

Daily Operational Accounting

• Review and interpret owner contracts for accounting and invoicing requirements
• Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system aligned with contract terms
• Oversee and perform payroll (union/non-union, multi-state)
• Manage AP, AR, Collections with project accounting team
• Own monthly close process
• Maintain job cost accounting accuracy
• Ensure WIP schedules are correct and timely
• Oversee lien waivers, compliance, and subcontractor management

Accounting Management & Compliance

• Own the WIP reporting and percentage of completion accounting
• Analyze project margins and cost overruns
• Month-end and quarterly reporting deadlines

Cash and Risk Management

• Manage banking relationships and bonding company relationship
• Optimize the billing cycle, retainage recovery, and payables timing

Strategic Partner

• Handle client inquiries with professionalism and timely follow-up
• Proactively resolve payment or billing issues with project accounting team

Systems and Process Scaling with Leadership

• Improve ERP system and job cost tracking
• Build and refine the standard operating procedures
• Develop internal controls and reporting cadence
• Manage Project accounting team
• Recruit and build team as company scales
• Establish accountability and performance metrics

Other Duties

• Take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Contribute to a culture of inclusivity, trust, and accountability

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in accounting/finance
• Strong accounting background; construction industry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of WIP and job costing, revenue recognition, construction payroll
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience working with Construction Project Managers a strong plus
• Excellent communication skills, especially with external stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strong at juggling multiple deadlines
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset

Why Join Us?

We’re a forward-thinking company that values integrity, transparency, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex projects, all while working alongside dedicated professionals who support your growth.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Service