Strategic Construction Controller | WIP & Forecasting

Scorpio.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance up to

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

401(k) with company match up to 4%

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Scorpio is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen internal controls as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering with project managers and executives.

You will refine control frameworks, ensure accurate data accruals, and drive timely reporting to support strategic decisions across multiple projects and regional projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in construction.
• Experience with revenues of $200M+.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and labor rates including labor burdens and cost allocations.

Responsibilities

• Refine internal control frameworks and ensure appropriate segregation of duties.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts monthly and drive timely corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain A/R quality standards and prompt collections.
• Drive timely and accurate time reporting to support project forecasting and payroll.
• Conduct financial due diligence to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Translate strategy into team goals and develop staff.
• Manage work and coach team members.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Scorpio is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen internal controls as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while partnering with project managers and executives.

You will refine control frameworks, ensure accurate data accruals, and drive timely reporting to support strategic decisions across multiple projects and regional projections.