Controller- Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a rapidly growing construction company. Reporting to ownership, you will guide growth as projects scale from mid-market to $20M-$40M+.

You will manage WIP reporting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, monthly statements, banking and bonding relationships, and build financial models using Foundation, Procore, and Advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Controller experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with construction accounting focus.
• Experience supporting bonding, banking, and lending relationships.
• Advanced Excel; Foundation and Procore experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and mentor accounting staff.
• Partner with ownership on financial strategy.
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, and project profitability.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and long-range financial projections.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and monthly reporting.
• Oversee loan reporting, amortization schedules, payroll, and 401(k) administration.
• Manage banking and surety relationships.
• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models.
• Identify risks early and drive process improvements.
• Leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build financial systems capable of supporting larger, longer-duration projects.
• Utilize Foundation, Procore, Advanced Excel, MS Word, and internal forecasting tools to manage and analyze financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

WIP reporting & job costing

Project profitability

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Construction accounting)

Tools

Foundation

Procore

Job description

Growing Privately Held Construction Company

$150,000-$180,000 Base Salary + Generous Benefits, PTO, 401(k) & More

Our client is a rapidly growing commercial construction company seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead accounting and finance operations. Reporting directly to ownership, this role will help guide the company through its next phase of growth as project sizes increase from the $5M-$8M range into larger, more complex $20M-$40M+ projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead accounting operations and mentor accounting staff
• Partner with ownership and leadership on financial strategy
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, and project profitability
• Develop cash flow forecasts and long-range financial projections
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and monthly reporting
• Oversee loan reporting, amortization schedules, payroll, and 401(k) administration
• Manage banking and surety relationships, including bonding support
• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models
• Identify risks early and drive process improvements
• Leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency and scalability
• Build financial systems capable of supporting larger, longer-duration projects
• Utilize Foundation, Procore, Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, and internal forecasting tools to manage and analyze financial performance

About the Business

The company completes approximately 25 projects annually. While many projects range from $5M-$8M, they are increasingly securing projects valued at $20M-$40M+, with durations of 12-18 months.

This growth creates greater complexity around cash flow management, forecasting, bonding, WIP schedules, and job costing. The Controller will play a key role in ensuring the company has the financial infrastructure to support continued expansion.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Controller experience REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related fieldConstruction accounting REQUIRED
• Experience supporting bonding, banking, and lending relationships
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Foundation and Procore strongly preferred
• Strong personality necessary, ability to hold other accountable and be a firm leader

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.