Strategic Controller — Heavy Civil Construction Finance

Leoforce; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision insurance

401(k) + match

PTO + holiday pay

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the finance function for a heavy civil construction contractor. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and job costing, partnering with executives to drive performance and risk management.

Lead the accounting team, oversee budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and optimize Vista by Viewpoint integrations to improve project profitability and financial visibility across projects in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Heavy civil, marine, infrastructure construction experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting: job costing, WIP reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and cash flow management.
• Vista by Viewpoint proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and financial discipline across the organization.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver executive reporting packages including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP schedules, and job cost analysis.
• Manage rolling cash forecasts and monitor key financial performance indicators.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and financial workflows.
• Oversee equipment costing, depreciation, and owned-versus-rented asset analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic reporting

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Costing

Project profitability

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA / CMA / CCIFP certification preferred

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the finance function for a heavy civil construction contractor. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and job costing, partnering with executives to drive performance and risk management.

Lead the accounting team, oversee budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and optimize Vista by Viewpoint integrations to improve project profitability and financial visibility across projects in the Southeast.