Financial Controller — Construction & Project Cost Leader

Century Contractors, LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Contractors, LLC, Matthews, NC, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead all accounting operations, including job costing, payroll, contracts, A/R, A/P and financial reporting. You will drive month-end closes, monitor WIP and margin, and collaborate with project managers on job costs and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership with 5+ years as Controller.
• Construction/project-based accounting experience required.
• Strong job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition skills.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint ERP preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and internal controls; public company exposure a plus.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner with operations.
• Experience evaluating/implementing financial tech and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting dept. functions including close processes.
• Monitor project performance, WIP, backlog, and margin analysis.
• Collaborate with PMs/ops on job costs and requirements.
• Develop and manage budgets; assist heads in budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve processes.
• Prepare and file all Federal and State reports.
• Payroll processed in-house; back up Field Payroll Specialist.
• Respond to top management requests; partner with CFO.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytics

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint ERP

Job description

Century Contractors, LLC, Matthews, NC, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead all accounting operations, including job costing, payroll, contracts, A/R, A/P and financial reporting. You will drive month-end closes, monitor WIP and margin, and collaborate with project managers on job costs and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership, and strong GAAP knowledge.