Controller

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Tomball, Texas. This is a hands-on individual contributor role for a well-rounded controller who will lead job cost accounting for all active construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in construction accounting and financial management who can oversee critical financial operations and provide insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise job cost accounting for ongoing construction projects, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

• Monitor and analyze project budgets, costs, and profitability to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Prepare and evaluate Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to provide actionable insights to leadership.

• Oversee change order tracking and assess financial impacts on project outcomes.

• Manage monthly billing cycles, including progress billing, retention tracking, and lien waiver processing.

• Direct monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Develop and present financial statements to company leadership for strategic decision-making.

• Forecast cash flow and oversee daily cash management activities to maintain financial stability.

• Collaborate with project managers and executives to deliver detailed financial performance analyses.

• Ensure compliance with construction accounting standards and industry best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

10+ years of progressive accounting/finance, and minimum of 7 years of construction industry experience, ideally in commercial construction.

Proven track record managing job cost accounting and WIP reporting.

Hands-on experience with construction ERP systems (Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, Procore-integrated solutions, Spectrum or equivalent).

Expertise in GAAP, construction accounting, and project-based financial management.

Deep understanding of WIP, retention billing, lien management, and project profit forecasting.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across accounting, operations, and leadership.

CPA or CMA preferred, not required.

Full-time