PE-Backed Construction Controller (CPA) — Growth Leader

Jobot; Allenton (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a seasoned Controller for a growing PE-backed construction company in Missouri. You will lead the accounting team, deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes with direct visibility to executives and PE ownership.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years in construction accounting, and deep experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue. This hands-on leader will own close cycles and support strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project-based financial reporting.
• Experience with private equity-backed companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure timely financial statements.
• Oversee construction job costing, project accounting, cost-to-complete analysis, and job-level profitability.
• Manage WIP schedules, revenue recognition, earned revenue, and gross margin calculations.
• Partner with project management and operations to analyze performance, change orders, labor costs, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and external financial requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership and private equity ownership.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA license

Tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Jobot seeks a seasoned Controller for a growing PE-backed construction company in Missouri. You will lead the accounting team, deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes with direct visibility to executives and PE ownership.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years in construction accounting, and deep experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue. This hands-on leader will own close cycles and support strategic growth.