Financial Controller

Metric Geo; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned ESOP

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Metric Geo, a 100% employee-owned construction contractor serving the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, is seeking an experienced Controller to own accounting and financial operations. The role partners with senior leadership and operational teams to drive profitability and financial health.

You will lead month-end to audit, oversee project costing and WIP, develop budgets and forecasts, and ensure internal controls and GAAP compliance in a hands-on construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Controller/Assistant Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, WIP, and project reporting.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, billing, collections, and general ledger.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership / team management

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Metric Geo is partnering with a leading 100% employee-owned construction contractor specializing in excavation, site utilities, heavy civil services across the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, on the search for an experienced Controller.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the company's accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with senior leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the organization
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, collections, and general ledger activities
• Partner closely with project management, estimating, operations, and executive leadership to monitor project financial performance
• Provide financial oversight of construction projects, including job costing, work-in-progress reporting, committed costs, revenue recognition, and project profitability
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial models
• Monitor project and company performance against budgets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, insurance requirements, and relationships with external accounting and financial partners
• Manage and develop the accounting/finance team, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management
• Improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support senior leadership with financial analysis and recommendations for strategic business decisions
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and overall financial health
• Assist with capital expenditures, equipment financing, and other financial initiatives
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of reporting requirements
• Support the company's employee-ownership structure by providing clear financial information and promoting accountability across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with significant experience in the construction industry preferred
• Previous experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project financial reporting
• Experience managing accounting teams and working cross-functionally with operations and project management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with construction accounting/ERP systems preferred
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both field and corporate teams
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, entrepreneurial construction environment
• CPA designation or CPA-track experience is a plus
• Experience within an employee-owned/ESOP organization is a plus
• Construction, excavation, utilities, heavy civil, or related industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work onsite in the Greater DFW Metroplex

What's In It For You

Financial Wellbeing

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company contribution and Roth option
• 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee referral rewards
• Long-term career growth with an established industry leader
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the financial performance and strategic direction of a respected North Texas construction company
• Work alongside an experienced team delivering excavation, site utility, trucking, and surveying solutions across the DFW market
• Join a company with 40+ years of industry experience and a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and employee ownership