Controller - CPA

Jobot; Allenton (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a seasoned Controller for a growing PE-backed construction company in Missouri. You will lead the accounting team, deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes with direct visibility to executives and PE ownership.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years in construction accounting, and deep experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue. This hands-on leader will own close cycles and support strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project-based financial reporting.
• Experience with private equity-backed companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure timely financial statements.
• Oversee construction job costing, project accounting, cost-to-complete analysis, and job-level profitability.
• Manage WIP schedules, revenue recognition, earned revenue, and gross margin calculations.
• Partner with project management and operations to analyze performance, change orders, labor costs, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and external financial requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership and private equity ownership.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA license

Tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Job details

Private Equity, Growing Company, Construction/WIP

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a growing construction company backed by a private equity firm and is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of the business. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader who understands the complexities of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and project financials.

Why join us

• Join a growing, private equity-backed construction company with strong momentum and exciting opportunities ahead.
• Take on a high-impact Controller role with direct visibility to executive leadership and private equity ownership.
• Play a key role in strengthening financial operations, improving processes, and building scalable accounting infrastructure.
• Have the opportunity to influence job costing, project profitability, forecasting, and financial strategy across the organization.
• Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise and ideas will have a direct impact on the company's continued growth.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Job Details

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong construction accounting experience and prior exposure to a private equity-backed environment. This person will partner closely with executive leadership and the investment team to provide accurate financial reporting, improve processes, strengthen controls, and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Oversee construction job costing, project accounting, cost-to-complete analysis, and job-level profitability.
• Manage and review WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, earned revenue, and gross margin calculations.
• Partner with project management and operations teams to analyze project performance, change orders, labor costs, committed costs, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and operational efficiency. Support annual audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership and private equity ownership, including reporting packages and performance updates.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, backlog, and other construction-specific financial metrics.
• Partner with leadership on acquisitions, integration initiatives, and other growth-related projects as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project-based financial reporting.
• Previous experience working for a private equity-backed company or closely partnering with private equity ownership strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing the full accounting cycle and leading a month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business-partnering abilities.
• Highly analytical, process‑minded, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

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.