Hands-On Construction Controller | Lead Finance & Growth

NorthPoint Search Group; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Villa Rica, GA seeks a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting team and partner with ownership to drive financial visibility and profitability.

This role manages month-end close, cash flow, budgeting, and internal controls, while mentoring a 5–10 person team and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Competitive compensation based on experience with strong benefits and opportunities to influence financial strategy in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in construction, contracting, or project-based accounting.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Experience leading accounting teams of ~5–10 employees.
• Hands-on leadership style; can both manage and perform accounting tasks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and overall accounting operations.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and external tax advisors.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group in Villa Rica, GA seeks a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting team and partner with ownership to drive financial visibility and profitability.

This role manages month-end close, cash flow, budgeting, and internal controls, while mentoring a 5–10 person team and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Competitive compensation based on experience with strong benefits and opportunities to influence financial strategy in a growing organization.