Hands-On Controller - Construction Finance Leader

NorthPoint Search Group; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a hands-on Controller for a growing commercial contractor in Villa Rica, GA. You will lead the accounting team, deliver accurate financial reporting, and provide meaningful financial insight to guide business decisions.

This in-office leadership role requires 4+ years of construction/project accounting experience, strong job costing, and a proactive management style. CPA is preferred but not required; collaboration with ownership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 4+ years of construction/project-based accounting experience.
• Hands-on leadership with ability to manage and execute.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting with insights into performance and risks.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Lead Revenue Recognition and WIP meetings with operations leadership.
• Improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Ensure tax compliance and regulatory filings.
• Serve as primary financial contact for banks, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing and profitability analysis.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the accounting/finance team.

Skills

Job costing

WIP accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel

Communication

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a hands-on Controller for a growing commercial contractor in Villa Rica, GA. You will lead the accounting team, deliver accurate financial reporting, and provide meaningful financial insight to guide business decisions.

This in-office leadership role requires 4+ years of construction/project accounting experience, strong job costing, and a proactive management style. CPA is preferred but not required; collaboration with ownership is essential.