Controller - Construction - Fully Remote

Jobot; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company match

Company meet up events

Yearly retreat

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Controller for a fully remote role overseeing financial operations in a growing commercial construction firm. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in WIP reporting, subcontractor payments, retainage, and multi-state payroll, with strong leadership to drive performance across the accounting team.

The position emphasizes strategic financial guidance for the construction team, expert Excel-based analysis, and clear communication with senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Controller in commercial construction with at least $30M annual revenue.
• Proven experience with WIP reporting, AP and subcontractor payments, and change orders.
• Experience with retainage management.
• Strong managerial experience overseeing an accounting team.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll and compliance.
• Excellent Excel skills for financial data analysis.
• Experience with intercompany transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple active construction projects remotely.
• Strong communication skills with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction financial operations, including WIP, AP, subcontractor payments, and change orders.
• Manage accounting staff with guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Handle multi-state payroll and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage retainage and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Provide financial oversight for traveling employees and related expenses.
• Utilize advanced Excel to analyze and present financial data with actionable recommendations.
• Apply GC experience to guide the construction team financially.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management with insights.

Skills

WIP reporting

Accounts Payable

Subcontractor payments

Change orders

Retainage management

Excel (advanced)

Multi-state payroll & compliance

Intercompany transactions

Financial data analysis

Leadership / team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Controller

Controller for a 30M+ General Contractor that specializes in Retail, Commercial, and more. Strong Compensation Package, Benefits, Fully Remote, Company Events, and more...

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

About us

With 4 years of experience as a company, and a combined 30 years of experience in the industry, we are growing more than ever. We are a construction firm that does work throughout the mountain states, the Midwest, and beyond. Focusing on commercial and retail work with several repeat clients.

We have hired a ton of new employees this year, and with a growing business, demands more on the accounting team.

We are a looking to add an experienced Construction Controller to our staff. The role is brand new, as one of the current Owners handles a lot of these responsibilities currently. This will be fully remote and give you flexibility to work from home (or anywhere else). We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is flexible for our employees, while still doing an exceptional job for our clients.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation ($110,000 - $140,000 depending on experience)
• Fully remote role
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered
• 401k with company match
• Company meet up events and yearly retreat (culture and getting everyone together is still important to us with being a remote company)

Job Details

We are in need of a Controller for our construction company. This fully remote opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work from anywhere while still playing a critical role in our company's financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in construction accounting, including significant experience with WIP reporting, AP and subcontractor payment volume, and change orders. This role is pivotal in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently, and we are looking for an individual who can meet the challenges of this role with enthusiasm, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage all construction financial operations, including WIP reporting, AP and subcontractor payment volume, and change orders.
2. Manage the accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure a high level of performance and productivity.
3. Handle the complexities of multi-state payroll and compliance, ensuring all operations are in line with relevant laws and regulations.
4. Manage Retainage, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
5. Provide financial oversight for traveling employees, ensuring that all expenses are accurately tracked and reported.
6. Utilize expert Excel skills to analyze and present financial data, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.
7. Leverage commercial GC experience to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the construction team.
8. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data.

Mandatory Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
2. MUST HAVE a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Controller within the commercial construction industry with a firm generating at least $30 million in annual revenue.
3. MUST HAVE proven experience with WIP reporting, AP and subcontractor payment volume, change orders, and Retainage.
4. MUST HAVE strong managerial skills, with a track record of effectively managing an accounting team.
5. Experience dealing with the financial needs of traveling employees.
6. MUST HAVE Expert Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and present complex financial data.
7. MUST HAVE experience with multi-state payroll and compliance.
8. Intercompany and cross-company transaction/data-entry experience
9. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and recommendations to senior management.
10. Experience managing accounting for multiple active construction projects simultaneously
11. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote role.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.