Onsite Controller for a Growth-Oriented General Contractor

ZipApply; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ZipApply is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our in‑house accounting function in Villa Rica, Georgia. This hands‑on role partners with ownership to provide strategic financial guidance, improve processes, and deliver timely, accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will oversee month‑end closes, budgeting, revenue recognition, and cash forecasting while mentoring the accounting team in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of construction or project-based accounting experience.
• CPA designation is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, Work in Process (WIP), revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of approximately 5-10 employees.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both manage and execute.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information in a clear, practical manner.
• Highly organized, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting with insights into business performance, trends, and potential risks.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Lead monthly Revenue Recognition and Work in Process (WIP) meetings with operations leadership.
• Improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings and licensing requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banks, auditors, bonding companies, and tax advisors.
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, profitability analysis, and financial decision‑making.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop the accounting and finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Excel

Communication

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ZipApply is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our in‑house accounting function in Villa Rica, Georgia. This hands‑on role partners with ownership to provide strategic financial guidance, improve processes, and deliver timely, accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will oversee month‑end closes, budgeting, revenue recognition, and cash forecasting while mentoring the accounting team in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment.