Controller - Construction

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group, a Metro Atlanta construction company, seeks a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, job costing, and financial reporting. The role involves leading a small accounting team and improving processes with Sage Intacct Construction.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting with strong construction experience, CPA preferred but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience required, including job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Prior supervisory experience with a small accounting team.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Sage Intacct Construction experience preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Oversee construction job costing, WIP schedules, and project profitability.
• Manage construction billing, retainage, and revenue recognition.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on.
• Improve accounting processes and reporting using Sage Intacct Construction and Salesforce.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel

ERP systems

Sage Intacct Construction

Education

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

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct Construction

Job description

Employment: Full-Time

An established, $50 million construction company in Metro Atlanta is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, construction job costing, financial reporting, and a small accounting team.

This is a Hands-on Controller position for someone who enjoys being involved in day-to-day accounting—not simply managing from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Oversee construction job costing, WIP schedules, and project profitability.
• Manage construction billing, retainage, and revenue recognition.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on.
• Improve accounting processes and reporting using Sage Intacct Construction and Salesforce.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience required, including job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Prior supervisory experience with a small accounting team.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Sage Intacct Construction experience preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive base salary of $145K–$185K plus bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Established, financially substantial $50M construction company
• Opportunity to lead a small accounting team and own the accounting function
• Modern technology, including Sage Intacct Construction and Salesforce
• Direct impact on accounting efficiency, reporting, and business operations

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on Construction Controller or experienced Construction Accounting Manager ready to take the next step, who understands job costing, WIP reporting, and financial operations.