Strategic Construction Controller & Leadership Partner

TGG Accounting; Middlesex (VT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Three weeks of PTO + flexible time off

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Fortheight Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to own accounting and financial operations for a stable, mid-sized general contractor. The role demands strategic vision, autonomy, and a hands-on approach to lead accounting processes and drive improved profitability.

You will manage job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and forecasting while partnering with project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Strong construction accounting experience with job costing and WIP.
• Experience with revenue recognition, cost-to-complete forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ability to independently own the accounting function within a project-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with financial statements and management reporting.
• Own construction accounting, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and margins.
• Partner with project managers on cost-to-complete projections and budgets.
• Monitor backlog, revenue, gross profit, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and controls.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with KPIs and leadership reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, billing, collections, and related audits.
• Provide financial insight on equipment, staffing, investments, and strategic decisions.
• Manage direct report handling AP and payroll.
• Evaluate processes and propose improvements for efficiency and visibility.
• Collaborate with executive leadership as the financial voice of the business.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

Project profitability

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Foundation Software

Job description

Fortheight Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to own accounting and financial operations for a stable, mid-sized general contractor. The role demands strategic vision, autonomy, and a hands-on approach to lead accounting processes and drive improved profitability.

You will manage job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and forecasting while partnering with project managers and leadership.