Controller

Fractional Controller

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, client interaction, and strategic involvement. You'll partner with multiple construction companies, providing high-level financial oversight, operational guidance, and actionable insights while developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.

As a Fractional Controller, you'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve financial processes, and help clients navigate the unique challenges of the construction industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary financial advisor and controller for multiple construction industry clients.
• Gain a deep understanding of each client's operations, goals, and financial challenges.
• Oversee month-end close processes and provide guidance to accounting teams.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, forecasts, projections, and financial models.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, executives, lenders, sureties, bonding companies, and other stakeholders.
• Support financial compliance activities, including audit, review, compilation, and tax-related processes.
• Stay current on construction industry trends, economic developments, and accounting best practices.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and financial issues.
• Mentor and support team members assigned to client engagements while promoting high-quality client service.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts, including:
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Job costing
• Variance analysis
• Labor burden calculations
• Billing and retainage
• Experience creating forecasts, budgets, projections, and financial models.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with construction-focused accounting software such as Foundation, Acumatica, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients and business leaders.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work directly with business owners and executive teams.
• Gain exposure to a variety of construction companies and business challenges.
• Blend technical accounting expertise with strategic advisory work.
• Develop leadership skills through client management and team mentorship.
• Enjoy meaningful work that helps businesses improve operations, profitability, and long-term success.

Spartan Placements is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.