Construction Controller (Residential Homebuilding)

Location: Mexico (Remote – supporting Houston, TX operations)

Company: ICONIQ Homes

About ICONIQ Homes

ICONIQ Homes is a growing residential home builder based in Houston, Texas. We are in an early growth phase and are intentionally building our systems, processes, and financial visibility the right way as we scale.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Construction Controller to take ownership of our accounting and reporting function and help us build a strong, flexible financial foundation from the ground up.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who:

Understands construction or project-based accounting

Has exceptional attention to detail

Communicates clearly and confidently

Enjoys building systems (not just maintaining them)

Thrives in a startup environment

This is not a corporate finance role and not a bookkeeping position. You will work closely with ownership and operations and will have real influence over how the business runs.

What You’ll Own

Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

Full ownership of the monthly close process

Preparation of accurate and timely:

Income Statement (P&L)

Balance Sheet

Inventory and WIP reporting

AP aging and vendor summaries

Budget creation and budget-to-actual variance analysis

Tracking key operating averages and performance metrics relevant to residential construction

Job Costing & Cost Visibility

Design and maintain job cost structures aligned with how homes are actually built

Ensure consistent cost coding by phase, trade, and project

Track committed costs vs actuals

Deliver reliable cost-per-home and margin reporting

Proactively identify cost overruns, miscodings, and margin leakage

Systems & Process Build-Out

Help design accounting workflows and controls from scratch

Build systems that are practical, flexible, and scalable

Improve processes over time without over-engineering

Document workflows to support future growth

AP Oversight, Vendors & Team Leadership

Oversee accounts payable workflows and approvals

Manage and mentor junior AP or accounting assistants

Review work for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding

Maintain vendor discipline, aging visibility, and lien waiver tracking

Coordinate with external payroll providers, CPAs, and tax advisors

Banking & Construction Draw Support (Future Scope)

Prepare and manage construction draw packages

Coordinate with banks and lenders

Support planning of which builds are financed with which institutions

Assist with cash flow forecasting tied to build schedules

(Banking and draw responsibilities will phase in over time and are not expected on Day 1.)

Who This Role Is For

Someone with very high attention to detail who takes pride in clean, accurate work

A strong communicator who can explain financials clearly to non-accountants

Comfortable managing junior team members and reviewing their work

Able to operate in a startup environment where systems are being built and refined

Curious about how the business actually runs and how homes are built

Willing to learn U.S. and Houston-specific construction practices

Experience We’re Looking For

8–12+ years of accounting or finance experience

Strong background in construction, real estate development, or project-based accounting

Experience owning accounting functions end-to-end

Experience setting up or improving accounting systems and processes

Comfortable supporting a U.S.-based company

English proficiency sufficient to work with U.S. owners, CPAs, and banks

Nice to have

Prior experience supporting U.S. entities

Residential homebuilding exposure

Experience with construction draws or lender reporting

How Success Is Measured

Ownership is no longer involved in day-to-day accounting

Clean, timely closes with minimal rework

Accurate, actionable cost-per-home reporting

Strong financial discipline without unnecessary rigidity

Systems that scale as the company grows

Compensation

$70,000–$100,000 USD, depending on experience, scope, and performance. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and process improvements.

Why This Role Is Unique

You’ll help build the accounting function, not just inherit it

You’ll work directly with ownership and have real influence

You’ll bring structure without bureaucracy

The role can grow as ICONIQ Homes grows #J-18808-Ljbffr