Senior Controller - Construction & Trades (In-Office)

MGR Accounting Recruiters; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MGR Accounting Recruiters is seeking a Senior Controller to join a growing HVAC/plumbing/electrical services company in an in-office leadership role. You will oversee all accounting operations, drive month-end closes, and provide high-level financial insight for strategic decisions.

This hands-on leadership position requires deep experience in construction accounting, job costing, and project profitability, with the ability to partner with ownership and operations to shape fiscal strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience required.
• Experience within HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical contracting, or related trades services required.
• Proven Controller-level leadership experience and strong hands-on accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting and financial operations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, project profitability, and financial performance.
• Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor service and project revenue, expenses, and margins.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, processes, and accounting procedures.
• Partner with ownership and operational leadership on financial strategy and business decisions.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff while remaining actively involved in daily accounting functions.

Skills

Controller leadership

Construction accounting

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Job description

MGR Accounting Recruiters is seeking a Senior Controller to join a growing HVAC/plumbing/electrical services company in an in-office leadership role. You will oversee all accounting operations, drive month-end closes, and provide high-level financial insight for strategic decisions.

This hands-on leadership position requires deep experience in construction accounting, job costing, and project profitability, with the ability to partner with ownership and operations to shape fiscal strategy.