Controller
Austin, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Analyze & Interpret: Develop and interpret accounting data to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, budget performance, and overall financial soundness; deliver comprehensive monthly management reports.
- Fiscal Records: Maintain the company’s system of accounts and review all books and records tracking corporate transactions and assets.
- Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls, ensuring an appropriate segregation of duties and an equitable distribution of workload across the department.
- Month-End Closing: Prepare and execute manual month-end closing entries (20+ entries) and continually refine management reports for maximum utility and efficiency.
- Tax & Audit Compliance: Partner with external tax accountants and auditors to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and applicable tax laws.
- Project Analysis: Partner with the Operations Department to assist project teams with financial inquiries, including accounts receivable (A/R) updates, cost forecasting, budgeting, and committed cost management.
- Billing & Accounts Receivable: Conduct final reviews and sign-offs on all project billings; review A/R weekly with an emphasis on past-due accounts, and collaborate with Operations to ensure project teams follow up timely.
- System Administration: Serve as the primary point of contact for Sage Support to troubleshoot processing issues; collaborate with Operations on any design or process updates to Sage templates (purchase orders, change orders, invoices, progress billings, etc.).
- Risk & Risk Management: Track lien notices and subcontractor payment issues to alert Operations; act as the primary contact for the insurance company to review claims/coverages, and manage the monthly builders risk tracking form.
- Team Development: Direct, supervise, and mentor accounting staff; conduct performance evaluations, recommend training, and manage daily interactions, scheduling, and time-off approvals.
- Executive Advisory: Update the Executive Team on legal matters, billing bottlenecks, and financial risks; participate in monthly Leadership Meetings to brief all departments on accounting objectives.
- HR & Payroll Support: Assist with HR functions, including the annual review and comparative analysis of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, 401k). Maintain a thorough understanding of payroll procedures to process payroll as a backup when HR is unavailable.
- General Oversight: Review check packages from a liability perspective and sign on the owner’s behalf when necessary; administer work orders and residential projects as assigned.
- Industry Experience: Proven experience in the Construction and General Contracting industry.
- Leadership Style: A team-oriented, outgoing leader with a track record of building, managing, and developing high-functioning financial teams.
- Execution Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with team members, executives, and external partners at all levels.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills, including deep proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Adobe, and Sage 100. Ability to quickly master trade-specific applications (e.g., ShareFile).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred; CPA designation is a significant plus.
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in a Finance & Accounting career.
- Leadership History: Prior successful experience as a Controller (or higher) with direct responsibility for leading teams and advising executive management.