Construction Controller (contract-to-hire)
<p>Contract-to-Hire Construction Controller needed for immediate role. Construction Controller will have the following responsibilities and duties.</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee financial reporting, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects for all entities</p><p>Conduct and oversee day-to-day accounting duties; assisting with cash/credit card posting, and recons</p><p>Conduct timely month-close, along with P& L & Balance Sheet review and reconciliations</p><p>Analyze and interpret job cost reports, WIP schedules, and cash flow projections, and creating WIP adjusting entries as needed</p><p>Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant industry regulations</p><p>Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedures specific to the construction industry and GAAP</p><p>Collaborate with project managers and executives to monitor project budgets and profitability</p><p>Manage audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors</p><p>Prepare reports for bonding, insurance, and banking purposes</p><p>Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation schedules</p><p>Be a super-user of Sage Intacct and assist team with system issues</p><p>Assist CFO/COO/Owners with specific projects as required</p><p>A cooperative and willing attitude is required</p><p>Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred</p><p><br></p><p>MUST HAVE Commercial Construction industry experience</p><p>CPA license (active and in good standing) strongly preferred</p><p>Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in construction accounting</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)</p><p>Extensive knowledge of GAAP, construction accounting, and job costing</p><p>Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, or similar)</p><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</p><p>Experience with contract billing, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition</p>
Controllership Functions, Controllership, Commercial Construction Projects, Construction, percentage (%) of completion, Job Cost, Month End Close, Journal Entries, GAAP Accounting, Audit Management, WIP - Work In Progress, Cash Flow Forecasts, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
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- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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55.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Contract-to-Hire Construction Controller needed for immediate role. Construction Controller will have the following responsibilities and duties.</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee financial reporting, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects for all entities</p><p>Conduct and oversee day-to-day accounting duties; assisting with cash/credit card posting, and recons</p><p>Conduct timely month-close, along with P& L & Balance Sheet review and reconciliations</p><p>Analyze and interpret job cost reports, WIP schedules, and cash flow projections, and creating WIP adjusting entries as needed</p><p>Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant industry regulations</p><p>Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedures specific to the construction industry and GAAP</p><p>Collaborate with project managers and executives to monitor project budgets and profitability</p><p>Manage audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors</p><p>Prepare reports for bonding, insurance, and banking purposes</p><p>Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation schedules</p><p>Be a super-user of Sage Intacct and assist team with system issues</p><p>Assist CFO/COO/Owners with specific projects as required</p><p>A cooperative and willing attitude is required</p><p>Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred</p><p><br></p><p>MUST HAVE Commercial Construction industry experience</p><p>CPA license (active and in good standing) strongly preferred</p><p>Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in construction accounting</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)</p><p>Extensive knowledge of GAAP, construction accounting, and job costing</p><p>Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, or similar)</p><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</p><p>Experience with contract billing, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition</p>
- 2025-09-16T17:38:51Z