Construction Controller

Job Posting: Construction Controller

Experience The EMBREY Way by joining our dynamic team as a Construction Controller.

As the Construction Controller, you will be responsible for contributing to the financial performance of EMBREY’s construction projects through the effective review and management of actual versus budgeted costs, buyout savings, and forecasts. This position will also ensure that Payments to Subcontractors are made timely.

Responsibilities

• Assist the construction team in achieving profit and overhead objectives by ensuring all budgeted items and forecasted costs are accurately reflected across systems and reconciling discrepancies between systems.
• Mitigate risk for EMBREY by managing the construction team’s budget and reforecast reporting processes, and identifying and resolving control gaps.
• Coordinate budget workflow procedures between the construction and accounting teams to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Serve as the liaison between the Construction Accounting Team and Project Teams to ensure draws are submitted accurately and on time.
• Prepare and maintain weekly subcontractor payment schedules to guarantee timely payments.
• Coach Construction Project Teams on accounting responsibilities and uphold the necessary segregation of duties.
• Provide guidance and support to the Construction Department and other teams to ensure budget creation and updates adhere to best practices.
• Deliver financial decision support to the EVP of Construction and CFO, including detailed analysis of time versus cost scenarios.
• Design and maintain internal controls tailored to construction accounting processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for construction accounting policies and procedures.
• Develop executive-level dashboards summarizing cost performance, contingency usage, fee projections, and cash flow.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting to support strategic planning.
• Lead lender reporting meetings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee evaluation and optimization of construction financial systems (e.g., Yardi, Procore).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or CMFA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in construction accounting or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Procore Pay, and Textura
• In-depth knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

Required Testing

• Criminal Background Check, Non-DOT Testing, MVR  

Position Type

• Salary
• Full-time
• Competitive pay & benefits (including healthcare & 401k)

Position Location

EMBREY Headquarters, San Antonio, TX; Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Choose EMBREY: 

Join an industry-leading team where we believe our people are our most important investment. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a strong, value-driven culture through a long-term strategic focus on our team. We were recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the San Antonio Business Journal, a reflection of the environment we’ve built together. By joining our team, you'll become part of an empowering workplace that values dedication, encourages growth, and celebrates teamwork. 

Enjoy the perks of a salaried/exempt position with competitive pay and a bonus.  We have an extensive benefits package, including healthcare (medical, vision, dental), wellness activities, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D, parental leave, PTO (Paid Time Off), and a 401(k) match.  

Who We Are: 

San Antonio-based EMBREY is a vertically integrated real estate investment company that develops, builds, acquires, owns, and manages multifamily communities and commercial assets in select markets throughout the United States. With over 50 years in business, more than 6,000 units under construction, and nearly 14,400 units under management, EMBREY does more than build places to work and live. We design the experience, and together as ONE EMBREY, we deliver exceptional results. www.embrey.com

Our Values:  

Do the Right Thing - Details Matter - Rise to the Challenge - Own it  

EMBREY is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Our commitment is to provide a fair and inclusive hiring process. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.