Controller - Commercial Construction

gpac; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Bonus program

Additional benefits package

Stable, established company

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Construction Controller for a mid-sized local commercial general contractor in Arizona. The role requires hands-on Foundation Software experience and a strong grasp of construction accounting, including WIP and percentage-of-completion.

You will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and project-level financials, while partnering with Project Managers to ensure accurate reporting and robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Construction Controller experience required.
• Hands-on Foundation Software experience required.
• Commercial construction accounting in GC environment.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience overseeing A/R, A/P, payroll, billing, and general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the company.
• Manage construction accounting functions including WIP, job costing, A/R, A/P, billing, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, financial reports, and project-level financial information.
• Monitor project financial performance, budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Manage and review WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accounting records and compliance with policies and standards.
• Utilize Foundation Software to manage and analyze construction accounting information.
• Support leadership with financial analysis and reporting to guide decisions.
• Manage and mentor accounting staff as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and controls.

Skills

Job costing

WIP

Percentage-of-completion accounting

Construction financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Foundation Software

Job description

A well-established, mid-sized local commercial general contractor is looking to add an experienced Construction Controller to their team. This is a key accounting/finance leadership role for someone who understands the construction industry, knows how to navigate the financial side of projects, and can take ownership of the company's accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Construction Controller within a commercial construction environment and must have hands‑on experience with Foundation Software.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the company
• Manage construction accounting functions including WIP, job costing, A/R, A/P, billing, payroll, and general ledger
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, financial reports, and project-level financial information
• Monitor project financial performance, budgets, costs, and profitability
• Manage and review WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Partner with Project Managers and leadership to ensure accurate project financial reporting
• Oversee cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Utilize Foundation Software to manage and analyze construction accounting information
• Support leadership with financial analysis and reporting to help guide business decisions
• Manage and/or mentor accounting staff as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall financial controls

Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a Construction Controller is required
• Hands‑on experience with Foundation Software is required
• Commercial construction accounting experience with a General Contractor
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction financial reporting
• Experience overseeing A/R, A/P, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions
• Strong understanding of construction project financials and the relationship between accounting and operations
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and operations teams
• Leadership experience within a construction accounting environment is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

What They Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employee health insurance
• PTO
• Bonus program
• Additional benefits package
• Stable, established commercial construction company
• Opportunity to play a key role within the organization
• Collaborative team environment with direct visibility to company leadership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.