Controller - Demolition

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. in Dallas, Texas, seeks an experienced, hands-on Controller for its Demolition Division.

You will oversee the division's accounting function, including AP, AR, and Payroll, and report to the Support Services Leader to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction accounting, knows project-based financials, and can take ownership from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting personnel and day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules and project financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, and Payroll.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Familiarity with construction accounting software; Plexxis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations (AP, AR, Payroll).
• Lead and support accounting personnel with timely processing and reporting.
• Manage month-end close and general ledger.
• Establish internal controls and effective procedures.
• Monitor job costing and project profitability.
• Review project budgets, actuals, variances, and WIP schedules.
• Coordinate with operations to identify financial risks and improve processes.

Skills

Construction accounting

Leadership

Month-end close

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Project-based accounting

Plexxis

Tools

Plexxis

Job description

Controller - Demolition Division

Location: Dallas, Texas
Reports to: Support Services Leader

Position Overview

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established demolition contractor to identify an experienced, hands-on Controller for its Dallas, Texas operation.

Reporting to the Support Services Leader, the Controller will oversee the division's accounting function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. This individual will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and supporting the financial health of the business.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of construction accounting experience, understands project-based financial management, and can step into the role with minimal ramp-up time. This is an opportunity for a practical, detail-oriented accounting professional to take ownership of the accounting function, improve processes, and make an immediate impact on the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.

• Lead and support accounting personnel, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Manage the month-end close process and maintain accurate general ledger records.

• Establish and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and accounting deadlines are consistently met.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, accuracy, and efficiency.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• Oversee job-cost accounting and monitor project-level financial performance.

• Review project budgets, actual costs, cost variances, and profitability.

• Prepare and maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting, as applicable.

• Monitor project billing, collections, subcontractor costs, and cash flow.

• Partner with operational leadership to identify financial risks, investigate variances, and support informed business decisions.

• Help ensure project costs and financial results are accurately reflected in the company's accounting records.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.

• Ensure timely account reconciliations and accurate financial records.

• Coordinate audit, tax, and reporting requirements as needed.

• Maintain appropriate financial controls and consistent accounting practices.

• Provide leadership with reliable financial information to support operational and business decisions.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting and construction-management software to maintain accurate financial information.

• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and internal procedures.

• Help ensure accounting systems and processes support the operational needs of the demolition division.

• Support the effective use of technology to improve efficiency and financial visibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction accounting experience, ideally with a general contractor, specialty contractor, demolition company, or similar project-based business.

• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or in a comparable accounting leadership role.

• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP schedules, and project financial reporting.

• Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting personnel, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with accounting and operational teams.

• Experience with construction accounting software; Plexxis experience is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction accounting professional who understands how project activity translates into financial results. They are comfortable managing daily accounting operations while maintaining oversight of financial reporting, job costs, and internal controls.

They take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with the Support Services Leader and operational team. They are equally comfortable addressing immediate accounting needs and improving processes for the long term.

Most importantly, they can step in, take ownership, and make an immediate contribution to the division's accounting function.