Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial management function for a construction business. This position oversees core accounting activities, supports accurate project financial tracking, and provides leadership with timely insight into performance, cash position, and risk. The role works closely with operational teams to strengthen cost control, improve reporting quality, and maintain sound financial practices across active commercial contracts.

The company offers strong compensation (20% target bonus in addition to base) and the opportunity to work directly for the CFO who is an excellent mentor.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare financial statements and management reports that give leadership clear visibility into operating results, project performance, and liquidity.

• Maintain work-in-progress schedules, evaluate contract status, and monitor cost-to-complete and billing positions across ongoing jobs.

• Lead job cost accounting for active projects by reviewing budgets, actual spending, change activity, and margin trends with project and operations teams.

• Oversee customer invoicing, collections follow-up, accounts payable processing, and vendor payment timing to support healthy cash flow.

• Administer payroll activities and help ensure labor reporting meets applicable wage and certified payroll requirements.

• Establish and monitor internal controls, coordinate external audit support, and maintain compliance with tax, licensing, insurance, and contractor documentation requirements.

• Manage relationships tied to banking and surety needs, including support for credit arrangements, bonding capacity, and financial covenant reporting.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and other financial initiatives that support business growth.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.