Fractional Controller

The Contractor Consultants; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 44,640 - 72,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Santa Fe Mechanical, a commercial general contractor in Colorado, seeks an experienced Controller to own the financial function. You will bridge the bookkeeper and project managers, install rhythm and reporting, and support enterprise-scale finance operations.

Responsibilities include monthly close by the 15th, bank/account reconciliations, and WIP management, with a path toward fuller Controller or fractional-CFO scope. Hybrid schedule with on-site month-end close.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as controller, assistant controller, or senior staff accountant in commercial construction.
• Deep understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and WIP schedules.
• Fluency in job costing with ability to build reports from scratch.
• Advanced expertise in QuickBooks Online (COA, custom reports).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Self-directed with ability to set rhythm without daily management.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, aiming to close books by the 15th of the following month.
• Review and approve reconciliations for bank, credit card, AP, AR, and intercompany accounts.
• Produce monthly financial statements and reconcile BuildOps job cost data to QuickBooks Online.
• Own the monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule and lead the WIP review.
• Apply percentage-of-completion to track billings, retainage, and margins.
• Maintain rolling cash forecast and lead weekly cash meetings.
• Build annual budgets and weekly metric dashboards for ownership.

Skills

Job costing

WIP schedules

Revenue recognition

Close process

Self-directed

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

BuildOps

Procore

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Job description

Job Overview

• Company: Santa Fe Mechanical.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $4,000 to $6,500 per month retainer or $85 to $125 per hour.
• Location: Aurora and Denver Metro, CO (Hybrid).
• Job/Employment Type: Part-Time Contract.
• Schedule: 15 to 25 hours per month.
• Project Scope: Commercial Multi‑Family New Construction.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will own the financial integrity of the company as the senior finance voice in the room. This role is designed for an experienced construction accounting professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function and operate independently. You will bridge our bookkeeper's daily execution, our project managers' job-level reality, and ownership's need for clear and timely information. You will install rhythm, structure, and reporting that holds up at enterprise scale.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Own the monthly close process, working to close books by the 15th of the following month.
• Review and approve all reconciliations for bank, credit card, AP, AR, and intercompany accounts.
• Produce monthly financial statements and reconcile BuildOps job cost data to QuickBooks Online.
• Own the monthly Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedule and lead the monthly WIP review.
• Apply percentage‑of‑completion accounting to track billings, retainage, and projected margins.
• Maintain a rolling cash forecast and lead the weekly cash meeting.
• Build annual budgets and produce weekly metric dashboards for ownership.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a controller, assistant controller, or senior staff accountant in commercial construction.
• Deep working understanding of percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition and WIP schedules.
• Fluency in job costing with the ability to build job cost reports from scratch.
• Advanced expertise in QuickBooks Online, including chart of accounts and custom reports.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Self‑directed ability to set the rhythm without daily management.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active CPA or CMA designation.
• Experience with BuildOps, Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar software.
• Multi‑entity or multi‑LLC accounting experience.
• Prior fractional controller or fractional‑CFO experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $4,000 to $6,500 monthly retainer or $85 to $125 hourly.
• Defined path to a full‑time Controller or Fractional CFO scope as revenue grows.
• Direct weekly access to ownership and a clear mandate to install financial structure.
• A modern tool stack utilizing QBO, Bill.com, and BuildOps.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with minimal required on‑site presence for month‑end close.

About Us

Santa Fe Mechanical is a commercial general contractor specializing in new construction projects. We build our team culture upon trust, individual innovation, and open communication, empowering our managers to operate with true field independence. Our organization rejects rigid micromanagement, providing a collaborative environment where every voice matters and your ideas help shape our corporate growth.

Santa Fe Mechanical 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.