Financial Controller

Ascendo Resources; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial management firm is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations in the construction sector. This role involves managing full-cycle accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing financial insights across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, over 7 years of accounting experience with a focus on construction, and familiarity with ERP systems. Leadership and advanced Excel skills are essential. This is a rigorous position suitable for a visionary leader.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in construction accounting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles; WIP and job costing.
• Experience with construction ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting function including AP/AR and payroll.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.

Skills

Construction accounting principles (WIP, job costing)

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Procore

Jonas

SAP

Job description

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for a construction company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations. This role requires deep experience in construction accounting, including job costing, percentage-of-completion, WIP reporting, and cash flow management across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage construction-specific accounting processes, including:
• Job costing and cost-to-complete analysis
• Percentage-of-completion and revenue recognition
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and variance analysis
• Change orders, retainage, and contract billing
• Monitor project profitability and provide financial insight to project managers and executive leadership
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and line of credit compliance
• Ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, lender, and tax requirements
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate and lead annual audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools (ERP/project management systems)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in construction accounting
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition
• Experience working with construction ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, Jonas, SAP, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze large data sets and build financial models
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or entities
• Experience working with bonding companies and lender reporting
• Familiarity with union payroll, prevailing wage, and multi-state operations (a plus)