Controller - CPA

LeoForce; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a fast-growing construction company backed by private equity. The successful candidate will oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, internal controls, and partnering with executive leadership and the PE team on strategic initiatives.

This hands-on role requires CPA, 7+ years in construction accounting, and strong leadership to build scalable processes, manage audits, and drive forecasting, costing, and

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in construction accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Business partnering

Education

CPA license

Tools

Construction ERP/Accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Experience: Manager

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

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.

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.