Job Description

About the Role

We’re representing a growing Texas-based General Contractor seeking a Controller to lead their accounting operations and serve as a key strategic finance partner to senior leadership.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee the financial close, reporting, and WIP process, while helping scale systems, teams, and controls as the business continues to grow. The ideal person brings both the technical strength of a Controller and the strategic mindset of a future CFO .

What You’ll Do

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close, delivering accurate financial reporting.
• Manage WIP / job cost accounting and AIA billing processes.
• Optimize Sage Intacct for both project-level and corporate reporting.
• Implement strong financial controls, policies, and systems.
• Partner with project managers and executives to support profitability and cash flow.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external financial reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience in construction accounting or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA/CCIFP preferred).
• Proven knowledge of WIP / job costing and AIA billing .
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct (non-negotiable).
• Hands-on leader comfortable with scaling systems and teams.
• Strong communicator with an analytical and proactive approach.
• Ambition to step into an executive finance leadership path as the company grows.

Why Apply

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Health benefits and paid time off
• Long-term leadership growth opportunity as part of a scaling organization
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative company culture

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