VP, Construction Controller

Prestige Staffing; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA

Procore experience

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is seeking a senior construction accounting leader to oversee accurate, timely financial reporting and build scalable processes and controls for a rapidly growing construction organization. In this executive role, you will manage through managers, partner closely with construction operations, and drive accountability while staying collaborative and solutions-oriented.

Hybrid Atlanta work arrangement, with onsite Mon–Thu and remote Fri, and a base salary of $170,000–$200,000

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership in construction.
• Executive-level leadership experience managing managers and scaling teams.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, close processes, internal controls, ASC 606.
• Experience with large commercial construction projects and ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction accounting function, with accountability for timely, accurate monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting.
• Manage through direct reports across project controls/job cost accounting, accounts payable, and financial accounting/GL leadership.
• Lead recurring financial review meetings; present results, WIP and margin trends, variances, cash flow concerns, and recommended actions.
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition judgments (ASC 606), contract changes, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin movements.
• Strengthen general ledger integrity, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting controls.
• Partner with construction operations leadership to challenge and validate project financial inputs.

Skills

Construction accounting leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial close

WIP / job costing

ASC 606 revenue recognition

ERP systems

Procore experience

Tools

Construction project management software

ERP systems

Job description

Pay

$170,000–$200,000+ base salary (some flexibility above $200K based on experience) plus 20% target bonus (discretionary)

Location

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: onsite Monday–Thursday; remote Fridays)

Summary

A rapidly growing construction organization is hiring a senior construction accounting leader to oversee accurate, timely financial reporting and build scalable processes and controls. This role is best for an executive-level leader who can manage through managers, partner closely with construction operations, and drive accountability while staying collaborative and solutions-oriented.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience, including significant construction accounting experience
• Executive-level leadership experience (ability to lead managers, build teams, set accountability, and scale an organization)
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial close, internal controls, and construction accounting topics such as WIP, job costing, and percentage-of-completion / ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Experience supporting large, complex commercial construction projects (general contractor environment strongly preferred)
• Experience with construction project management software required; ERP experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to ~10–15% as needed

Pluses

• CPA
• Procore experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction accounting function, with accountability for timely, accurate monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting
• Manage through direct reports across project controls/job cost accounting, accounts payable, and financial accounting/GL leadership (team size ~25–30 with expected growth)
• Lead recurring financial review meetings; present results, WIP and margin trends, variances, cash flow concerns, and recommended actions; ensure follow-through on decisions
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition judgments (ASC 606), contract changes, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin movements
• Strengthen general ledger integrity, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting controls; improve close quality and efficiency
• Partner with construction operations leadership to challenge and validate project financial inputs while maintaining appropriate accounting independence
• Drive process documentation, standardization, and scalability in a high-growth environment, including cross-system reporting consistency and data integrity
• Coordinate audit support and remediation of control gaps; support working capital visibility and cash forecasting in partnership with relevant teams
• 20% target bonus opportunity (discretionary)