Controller/Bookkeeper Construction-, QuickBooks, Procore

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Gym Reimbursements

Job summary

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc. is seeking a Construction Controller in Boston, Massachusetts to enhance financial operations. Your role includes overseeing accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition while managing cash flow forecasts.

We require 8–15 years of accounting/finance experience, specific to the construction industry. The position offers benefits like an annual bonus, healthcare, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong expertise in job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience with cost-plus and high-end residential or commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Oversee real-time job cost tracking across all active projects.
• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Accounting/Finance

Job Costing

Financial Reporting

Construction Software

Excel

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Procore

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Construction Controller

Sleeping Dog Properties, a high‑end residential and boutique commercial design/build firm, is seeking a Construction Controller to bring financial rigor, real‑time job cost visibility, and strategic insight to our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Lead all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting
• Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes

Job Costing & Project Financial Management

• Oversee real‑time job cost tracking across all active projects
• Ensure alignment between budgets, commitments, and actual costs
• Monitor and report on project‑level profitability and margin fade/gain
• Partner with PMs and Project Executives to identify financial risks early

WIP & Revenue Recognition

• Manage Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition
• Ensure proper cost‑plus and percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Identify and flag under/over‑billings and cash exposure

Cash Flow & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
• Manage company liquidity, banking relationships, and draw schedules
• Forecast financial performance based on backlog and pipeline

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support pricing strategy, fee structures, and contract review
• Work closely with estimating and operations to improve margin performance

Team & Process Development

• Oversee and mentor accounting staff
• Improve systems integration (e.g., Procore + accounting software)
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Required Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of accounting/finance experience, with construction industry experience required
• Strong expertise in job costing and WIP reporting
• Experience with cost‑plus and high‑end residential or commercial construction
• Proficiency with construction software (e.g., Procore, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in a design/build or integrated construction environment
• Experience in a $15M–$50M revenue company
• Familiarity with complex, multi‑phase or high‑end projects

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Plan
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Gym Reimbursements