Construction Controller

Construction Controller (Heavy Civil)

Salary: $150K-$170K + Full Benefits

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee all financial operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction financial management within a self-perform environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, driving performance and accountability
• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and company growth
• Build a culture centered on accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement

Financial Oversight

• Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Manage cash flow, including rolling 13-week forecasts tied to project billing cycles
• Oversee cost-to-complete projections, WIP schedules, and margin analysis
• Identify risks early, including billing discrepancies, margin fade, and cost overruns

Job Costing & Operational Alignment

• Oversee job cost accounting across all active projects, tracking performance vs. estimate
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate cost coding for labor, equipment, and materials
• Drive accountability across project teams for financial accuracy and reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as system owner for Vista by Viewpoint, including configuration and reporting
• Lead integration with project management platforms (e.g., InEight)
• Optimize workflows across accounting, finance, and project operations
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk

Equipment & Self-Perform Financials

• Manage owned equipment financial performance, utilization, and internal rate structures
• Conduct analysis on owned vs. rented equipment and fleet depreciation
• Ensure accuracy of labor and equipment burden rates

Compliance & External Relations

• Oversee audits, tax reporting, and financial compliance
• Manage relationships with bonding agents, lenders, CPA firms, and insurers
• Maintain financial documentation to support bonding capacity and company growth
• Ensure compliance with contractor regulations, certified payroll, and subcontractor requirements

Performance Reporting & Close Process

• Deliver monthly reporting packages including P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, and WIP
• Lead job cost review meetings with project and operations teams
• Drive an efficient 5-7 day month-end close process

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction accounting/finance experience, including leadership experience
• Background with a self-perform heavy civil, marine, or infrastructure contractor required
• Strong expertise in:
  • Job costing & WIP reporting
  • Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Equipment cost tracking and financial management
• Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint (implementation/configuration experience preferred)
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial insight to both executive leadership and field teams

Preferred:

• CPA, CMA, or CCIFP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 - $170,000 base salary (based on experience)
• 401(k) with match + Roth options
• Day 1 medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Paid time off + 8 paid holidays
• Life & disability insurance
• Relocation assistance available