Financial Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Canutillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Regular company events

Weekly pay with bonus potential

Job summary

Ristra is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the residential construction finance function. You will own the month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls across projects.

You will partner with leadership to drive profitability, analyze variances, and provide strategic recommendations. The role emphasizes job costing, audits, and data-driven growth initiatives within a growing builder environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with month-end close processes and statutory reporting.
• Preference for construction industry experience (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full month-end close for timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare and publish detailed monthly financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze variances and provide data-driven recommendations to ownership.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Streamline job costing workflows to protect project margins.
• Maintain strict internal controls and well-organized financial records.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Analytical problem-solving

Numerical proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Buildertrend

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Description

Financial Controller - Lead Residential Construction Financials for Ristra

Job Overview

• Company: Ristra
• Salary/Pay Rate: $60,000 - $95,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus
• Location: El Paso, TX (Onsite)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential Construction
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of the financial backbone of a growing residential builder, directly influencing strategic decisions that shape local communities. This role offers the autonomy to manage corporate accounting systems while collaborating closely with leadership to maximize profitability. You will play a vital part in transforming raw financial data into actionable growth strategies for the entire organization.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Oversee the entire month-end close process to guarantee timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and publish detailed monthly financial statements, budgets, and accurate forecasts.
• Analyze budget variances and deliver data-driven strategic recommendations to ownership.
• Act as the primary liaison for external audits and ensure complete statutory reporting compliance.
• Streamline job costing workflows to protect project margins across all residential builds.
• Safeguard organizational assets by maintaining strict internal controls and highly organized financial records.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated strength in analytical problem-solving and high-level numerical proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills with a history of managing month-end closes and statutory reporting.
• Minimum of 3 years of related financial management experience, preferably in construction.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 5 or more years of related financial management experience, preferably in construction.
• Hands-on proficiency with Buildertrend project management software and QuickBooks Online.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring a company match.
• Profit-sharing opportunities to reward your contribution to company growth.
• Health Savings Account to support your medical wellness needs.
• Comprehensive paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Regular company events and ongoing career development opportunities.

About Us

Ristra combines the stability of an established builder with the agility of an entrepreneurial team. We invest deeply in our people, providing real professional growth and top-tier compensation because we believe in building strong communities, not just houses. Learn more about our mission at ristragroup.co.

Ristra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.