Controller – Construction

Leeds Professional Resources; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources in West Palm Beach is seeking an experienced finance leader for a construction/real estate firm. The role oversees financial reporting, WIP schedules, invoicing, and cash flow to ensure profitability and compliance with industry regulations.

You will manage accounting operations, budgeting, cost control, and collaboration with project managers, estimators, and executives. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 7+ years in construction accounting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in construction accounting with supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software, strong analytical abilities, and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, analyze job costs, and maintain WIP schedules.
• Monitor project expenses, manage cash flow, and forecast financial needs.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and GL.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, insurance requirements, and contract terms.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and executives to review profitability.

Skills

Construction accounting

Analytical abilities

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a strong and growing construction/real estate firm based in West Palm Beach. This role manages the financial, accounting, and cost control functions for construction projects. They oversee budgets, WIP schedules, invoicing (AIA billing), and cash flow, ensuring profitability and compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly financial statements, analyze job costs, and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project expenses, manage cash flow, and forecast financial needs.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and GL.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with tax laws, insurance requirements, and contract terms.
• Collaboration: Work with project managers, estimators, and executives to review profitability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in construction accounting with supervisory experience.
• Skills: Proficiency construction accounting software, strong analytical abilities, and knowledge of GAAP.