Remote Fractional Construction Controller

Vessel Advisors; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend

PTO 120 hours per year

10 Company Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Vessel Advisors is seeking a Controller to manage accounting, job cost, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and monthly financial reporting for a portfolio of construction clients. You will own the close, challenge estimates, and leverage AI tools to streamline processes, working with multiple owners and project managers in a remote setup.

The ideal candidate has contractor-facing experience, robust GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with construction ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Three+ years owning job cost, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for contractors.
• GAAP and ASC 606 knowledge as applied to construction contracts.
• Experience with construction ERP or job cost platforms.
• Advanced Excel and Google Workspace skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close for each client, including job cost review, accruals, and a WIP schedule tied to the GL.
• Lead monthly estimate-to-complete meetings with project managers and owners; document changes.
• Review AIA pay applications, schedules of values, change orders, and lien waivers before payment.
• Present monthly results to owners and leadership with clear job-level explanations.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Field-to-finance judgment

AI mindset

Advanced Excel

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CCIFP preferred

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct Construction

Foundation

Viewpoint Vista or Spectrum

Procore with QuickBooks

Job description

Vessel Advisors is seeking a Controller to manage accounting, job cost, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and monthly financial reporting for a portfolio of construction clients. You will own the close, challenge estimates, and leverage AI tools to streamline processes, working with multiple owners and project managers in a remote setup.

The ideal candidate has contractor-facing experience, robust GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with construction ERP and Excel.