Controller
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction company in Allen, Texas. This on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while guiding financial reporting, cash oversight, compliance activities, and business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting expertise and is comfortable providing practical insight that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Produce financial statements and leadership reports that highlight performance, trends, and key business drivers.<br>• Manage cash activity, banking relationships, and company card administration to maintain strong treasury controls.<br>• Serve as the main point of coordination for external audits and collaborate with tax advisors, lenders, and bonding partners.<br>• Oversee state and local tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions and help maintain ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Review financial exposure across projects and corporate operations, recommending actions that reduce risk and strengthen controls.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts in partnership with company leadership.<br>• Work alongside operational leaders to provide analysis and recommendations that support strategic and project-level decisions.<br>• Supervise cost certification activities tied to affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects.<br>• Assess accounting workflows and reporting tools, implementing process improvements that support company growth and evolving systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.<br>• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.<br>• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in construction, real estate development, manufacturing, or another project-driven setting.<br>• Strong knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and financial reporting within a construction environment.<br>• Familiarity with affordable housing programs, cost certifications, or LIHTC-related work is strongly preferred.<br>• Understanding of multi-state tax compliance, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Proven ability to work with auditors, financial institutions, and bonding companies.<br>• Experience with tools such as Vista, Procore, or Power BI is preferred.
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- Allen, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction company in Allen, Texas. This on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while guiding financial reporting, cash oversight, compliance activities, and business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting expertise and is comfortable providing practical insight that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Produce financial statements and leadership reports that highlight performance, trends, and key business drivers.<br>• Manage cash activity, banking relationships, and company card administration to maintain strong treasury controls.<br>• Serve as the main point of coordination for external audits and collaborate with tax advisors, lenders, and bonding partners.<br>• Oversee state and local tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions and help maintain ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Review financial exposure across projects and corporate operations, recommending actions that reduce risk and strengthen controls.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts in partnership with company leadership.<br>• Work alongside operational leaders to provide analysis and recommendations that support strategic and project-level decisions.<br>• Supervise cost certification activities tied to affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects.<br>• Assess accounting workflows and reporting tools, implementing process improvements that support company growth and evolving systems.
- 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z