Controller - Construction

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote: In-Office

What the Client Offers

• Salary range of approximately $120,000-$150,000 depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to the company's continued growth

About the Client

Our client is an established construction services company specializing in commercial projects. They are known for delivering high-quality work and fostering a collaborative environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role plays a key part in managing financial performance across multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project profitability analysis.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and billing processes.
• Supervise payroll administration and ensure compliance with applicable labor regulations.
• Maintain internal controls, coordinate external audits, and oversee tax and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor project performance, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including recent leadership experience in a Controller/finance management role.
• Hands-on accounting experience within the construction, contracting, or specialty trades sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction financial management, including job costing, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience monitoring and reporting work-in-progress (WIP) for active projects.
• Proficiency with construction ERP/accounting platforms (such as Sage 300, Timberline, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data and build reports.

Preferred

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing one).
• MBA or other advanced finance/accounting qualification.
• Background supporting commercial construction projects or specialty subcontractors.
• Experience with AIA billing processes, retainage, certified payroll, or contract billing.
• Familiarity with surety bonding requirements, contractor prequalification, or ERP implementation projects.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage legislation and related compliance requirements.

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