Controller CPA — PE-Backed Construction

Australia-Employment; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controller (CPA) to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing construction company backed by private equity, located in Town and Country, MO. This on-site, permanent role requires hands-on leadership of all accounting functions, including job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and project financials.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and 7+ years in construction accounting, with PE exposure preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, financial reporting).
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure timely statements.
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, cost-to-complete, and project profitability.
• Review WIP schedules, % complete revenue recognition, earned revenue, gross margin.
• Partner with project management to analyze project performance, change orders, labor costs, committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and KPI reports.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Support audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and external requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to leadership and PE ownership; support planning and modeling.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, backlog, and construction metrics.
• Collaborate on acquisitions and integration initiatives as needed.
• Lead and develop the accounting team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

CPA license

Construction accounting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership & communication

Tools

Excel

Construction ERP

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Controller (CPA) to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing construction company backed by private equity, located in Town and Country, MO. This on-site, permanent role requires hands-on leadership of all accounting functions, including job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and project financials.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and 7+ years in construction accounting, with PE exposure preferred.