Controller – General Contractor

stafffinancialgroup; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Our client, a growing commercial contractor, seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team and partner with ownership to improve financial visibility and controls.

Based in Villa Rica, GA, this in-office role covers month-end close, job costing, revenue recognition, budgeting, and liaison with banks and auditors. CPA preferred but not required; strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Experience leading accounting teams of approximately 5-10 employees.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both manage and perform accounting responsibilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and overall accounting operations.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, Work in Process (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and external tax advisors.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Controller - General Contractor

Who

A growing commercial contractor is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting team and serve as a trusted financial partner to ownership.

What

Lead all accounting operations while delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes, and providing meaningful financial insight that drives business decisions.

When

Immediate full-time opportunity.

Where

Villa Rica, Georgia (In Office)

Why

Join a stable, growing company where your leadership will directly influence financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and leading by example. This role oversees the accounting function while partnering closely with ownership and operations to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support profitable growth. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and overall accounting operations.

• Partner with operations to improve job costing, Work in Process (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and business performance.

• Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and external tax advisors.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.

• CPA preferred but not required.

• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and month-end close.

• Experience leading accounting teams of approximately 5-10 employees.

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both manage and perform accounting responsibilities.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing organization