Senior Construction Controller: Lead GAAP, Budgets & Audits

SNI Companies; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Direct-hire opportunity

High-visibility role with CFO

Job summary

SNI Companies is seeking an experienced Controller for a growing construction organization in St. Augustine, FL. This hands-on leadership role partners directly with the CFO and senior leadership to guide the accounting function and drive financial strategy.

You will oversee AP/AR/GL, lead month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and coordinate audits while developing internal controls and scalable processes across a 75M+ revenue environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• 5–7+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Experience leading accounting teams and coordinating audits.
• Experience with project-based accounting and large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions: AP, AR, GL, and tax matters.
• Lead month-end and year-end close with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
• Develop internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers on construction-related finances.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Lead accounting team to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Partner with CFO and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

SNI Companies is seeking an experienced Controller for a growing construction organization in St. Augustine, FL. This hands-on leadership role partners directly with the CFO and senior leadership to guide the accounting function and drive financial strategy.

You will oversee AP/AR/GL, lead month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and coordinate audits while developing internal controls and scalable processes across a 75M+ revenue environment.