Senior Construction Controller: Financial Strategy & KPIs

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Wellness program

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Construction Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service to support operations in Lakeland or Tampa, Florida. The role emphasizes internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and about seven years of relevant experience; CPA is preferred but not mandatory. Travel to client sites is frequent, and ERP/QuickBooks/Excel proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7 years of accounting/financial experience, construction industry preferred.
• QuickBooks experience preferred; proficiency in Excel and MS Office needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal control policies and procedures for budgeting, cash management, and accounting.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities; prepare financial information.
• Prepare and direct financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and reports for regulators.
• Evaluate funding needs and investment of surpluses; make recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs and accounting staff performance; implement improvements.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and actions.
• Communicate with boards, bankers, and investors; prepare board presentations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CLA is seeking a Construction Controller for our Client Accounting and Advisory Service to support operations in Lakeland or Tampa, Florida. The role emphasizes internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and about seven years of relevant experience; CPA is preferred but not mandatory. Travel to client sites is frequent, and ERP/QuickBooks/Excel proficiency is expected.