Controller / Senior Controller

Marquis Industrial Services; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MarquisConstructionServices seeks an experienced Senior Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and job cost accounting for its industrial construction activities. This hands-on financial leader reports to the CFO and drives process improvements and technology-enabled performance across the department.

The ideal candidate will have extensive construction accounting expertise, strong leadership, and a proven ability to develop high-performing accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in an accounting leadership position.
• Significant construction accounting experience, preferably in industrial construction, specialty contracting, or industrial maintenance services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Extensive experience with job cost management, financial reporting, and construction contract accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and financial reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee construction revenue recognition, WIP schedules, and contract profitability reporting.
• Ensure proper accounting for accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, equipment costs, and intercompany transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Miter

Job description

SENIORCONTROLLER

PositionSummary

MarquisConstructionServicesisseekinganexperienced,highlymotivatedSeniorControllertoleadandoverseethecompany'saccountingoperations,financialreporting,internalcontrols,andjobcostaccountingfunctions.

TheSeniorControllerwillreportdirectlytotheCFOandplayacriticalroleinmaintainingfinancialintegrity,improvingoperationalefficiencies,andprovidingaccurateandtimelyfinancialinformationtosupportexecutivemanagementandoperationaldecision-making.

Thispositionrequiresahands-onfinancialleaderwithextensiveconstructionaccountingexperience,stronganalyticalcapabilities,andademonstratedabilitytodevelopaccountingteams,implementprocessimprovements,andleveragetechnologytoimprovefinancialperformance.

Theidealcandidatewillunderstandthefinancialcomplexitiesofalargeindustrialconstructionorganizationandpossesstheleadershipskillsnecessarytomaintainahigh-performing,accountableaccountingdepartment.

KeyResponsibilities

1.AccountingOperations&FinancialReporting

• • Directalldailyaccountingactivities,includinggeneralledger,accountspayable,accountsreceivable,payrollaccounting,fixedassets,andfinancialreconciliations.
  • Managemonthly,quarterly,andannualfinancialclosingprocessestoensureaccuracyandtimeliness.
  • PrepareandreviewfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP).
  • Overseeconstructionrevenuerecognition,work-in-progress(WIP)schedules,andcontractprofitabilityreporting.
  • Ensureproperaccountingforaccruedexpenses,prepaidexpenses,equipmentcosts,andintercompanytransactions.
  • Coordinatefinancialaudits,taxreporting,andinteractionswithexternalaccountingprofessionals.
  • ProvidetheCFOwithaccuratefinancialanalysis,managementreporting,andrecommendations.

2.ConstructionJobCostAccounting

• • Overseeprojectaccountingandjobcostreportingacrossindustrialconstructionandmaintenanceoperations.
  • Ensureaccurateallocationoflabor,equipment,materials,subcontractorexpenses,andoverheadtoindividualprojects.
  • Monitorprojectbudgets,coststocomplete,estimatedmargins,andfinancialperformance.
  • Partnerwithprojectmanagersandoperationsleadershiptoidentifycostoverruns,marginerosion,andpotentialfinancialrisks.
  • Overseeprojectbilling,changeorderaccounting,retainage,unbilledreceivables,andrevenuerecognition.
  • Developreportingproceduresthatprovidemanagementwithtimelyvisibilityintoprojectprofitability.
  • Ensureaccuratereconciliationbetweenjobcostsystemsandthegeneralledger.

3.CashFlow&WorkingCapitalManagement

• • Overseeaccountsreceivable,accountspayable,andcashmanagementprocesses.
  • Monitorbillingcycles,collections,paymentschedules,andworkingcapitalrequirements.
  • Prepareandmaintainshort-termcashflowforecastsforreviewwiththeCFO.
  • Identifyopportunitiestoimprovecashconversion,reduceoutstandingreceivables,andstrengthenworkingcapital.
  • Monitorunderbillings,overbillings,retainage,andagingreceivables.
  • SupporttheCFOinpreparingfinancialinformationforbanksandlenders.

4.AccountingSystems,Technology&ProcessImprovement

• • OverseetheeffectiveutilizationofSage,Miter,andotherfinancialmanagementsystems.
  • Ensureaccurateintegrationofpayroll,accountsreceivable,accountspayable,generalledger,andjobcostingdata.
  • Identifyandeliminateunnecessarymanualaccountingprocesses.
  • Implementautomationandtechnologysolutionstoimproveefficiency,accuracy,andreportingcapabilities.
  • Developfinancialdashboardsandstandardizedmanagementreports.
  • EvaluateopportunitiestouseAIandmodernfinancialtechnologieswithinaccountingoperations.
  • Establishproceduresthatensuredataintegrity,systemsecurity,andappropriatefinancialcontrols.

5.InternalControls&Compliance

• • Develop,implement,andmaintaincomprehensiveaccountingpoliciesandprocedures.
  • Establishstronginternalcontrolstosafeguardcompanyassetsandminimizefinancialrisk.
  • Ensureappropriatesegregationofdutiesandfinancialauthorizationprocedures.
  • Overseecompliancewithapplicableaccountingstandards,taxregulations,andreportingrequirements.
  • Monitorfinancialtransactionsforaccuracyandadherencetocompanypolicies.
  • IdentifyaccountingrisksandrecommendcorrectiveactionstotheCFO.

6.Leadership&DepartmentManagement

• • Lead,mentor,anddevelopthecompany'saccountingpersonnel.
  • Establishcleardepartmentalresponsibilities,performanceexpectations,andaccountabilitystandards.
  • Evaluateemployeeperformanceandidentifyopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopment.
  • Promoteacultureofaccuracy,teamwork,professionalism,andcontinuousimprovement.
  • Improvecommunicationandcoordinationbetweenaccounting,payroll,projectmanagement,andoperations.
  • Ensureaccountingresponsibilitiesarecompletedaccuratelyandwithinestablisheddeadlines.

7.FinancialAnalysis&OperationalSupport

• • PartnerwiththeCFOtoprepareannualbudgets,financialforecasts,andperformanceanalysis.
  • Analyzefinancialresultsagainstbudgets,forecasts,andhistoricalperformance.
  • Identifytrendsandopportunitiestoimproveprofitabilityandoperationalefficiency.
  • Providefinancialinsightintolaborutilization,equipmentcosts,overheadallocation,andprojectmargins.
  • Supportmanagementinevaluatingfinancialperformanceacrossbusinessunits,customers,andoperatinglocations.
  • AssisttheCFOwithfinancialanalysisrelatedtoequipmentpurchases,capitalexpenditures,andbusinessexpansion.

RequiredQualifications

• • Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,orarelatedfield.
  • Minimumof10yearsofprogressiveaccountingexperience,withatleast5yearsinanaccountingleadershipposition.
  • Significantconstructionaccountingexperience,preferablyinindustrialconstruction,specialtycontracting,orindustrialmaintenanceservices.
  • StrongknowledgeofGAAP,ASC606revenuerecognition,WIPaccounting,andpercentage-of-completionaccounting.
  • Extensiveexperiencewithjobcostmanagement,financialreporting,andconstructioncontractaccounting.
  • Demonstratedexperiencemanaginganddevelopingaccountingteams.
  • AdvancedproficiencyinMicrosoftExcelandfinancialmanagementsystems.
  • Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andorganizationalskills.
  • Provenabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesandmeetfinancialreportingdeadlines.
  • Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.

PreferredQualifications

• • CertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA)designation.
  • ExperiencewithSageandMiter.
  • Experienceinorganizationsgenerating$100millionormoreinannualrevenue.
  • Knowledgeofunionpayroll,prevailingwagerequirements,andmulti-stateconstructionoperations.
  • Experiencewithsuretybondingreportingandlenderfinancialrequirements.
  • Experienceintegratingaccountingandpayrollsystems.
  • Familiaritywithfinancialdashboards,automation,andAI-enabledaccountingtools.
  • Experiencewithindustrialmaintenancecontracts,shutdowns,turnarounds,andlargecapitalprojects.

LeadershipCompetencies

Accountability: Takesownershipoffinancialaccuracy,departmentalperformance,andestablisheddeadlines.

Integrity: Maintainsthehigheststandardsoffinancialethics,confidentiality,andprofessionaljudgment.

OperationalUnderstanding: Recognizeshowaccountingprocessesandfinancialinformationaffectfieldoperationsandprojectprofitability.

ContinuousImprovement: Proactivelyidentifiesinefficienciesandimplementspractical,measurableimprovements.

Leadership: Buildsstrongteams,communicatesexpectationsclearly,andholdspersonnelaccountable.

Technology&Innovation: Embracesmodernaccountingsystems,automation,anddata-drivendecision-making.

BusinessPartnership: WorkscollaborativelywiththeCFO,executivemanagement,andoperationstoachievecompanyobjectives.

PerformanceExpectations

TheSeniorControllerwillbeevaluatedonthefollowingkeyperformanceobjectives:

• • Accuracyandtimelinessofmonthlyfinancialreporting.
  • ReliabilityofjobcostinformationandWIPreporting.
  • Effectivenessofaccountingdepartmentoperations.
  • Timelinessofbilling,financialreconciliations,andcollectionssupport.
  • Strengthofinternalfinancialcontrolsandauditreadiness.
  • Successfulimplementationofaccountingprocessimprovementsandautomation.
  • Development,accountability,andperformanceoftheaccountingteam.
  • QualityandresponsivenessoffinancialinformationprovidedtotheCFOandoperationalmanagement.

AboutMarquisConstructionServices

MarquisConstructionServicesprovidesconstructionandspecialtycontractingservicessupportingcomplexindustrialoperationsandprojects.

Ourorganizationiscommittedtosafety,quality,operationalexcellence,anddeliveringvaluetoourcustomers.

Webelievestrongfinancialleadership,accountability,andcontinuousimprovementareessentialtoourcontinuedsuccess.

MarquisConstructionServicesisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.