<p>Our client, a growing construction-related organization, is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Controller</strong> to provide hands-on leadership across accounting, financial reporting, project accounting, and operational finance. This onsite role (in the Columbia, TN, area) will oversee day-to-day accounting activities while partnering with leadership to monitor project performance, manage cash flow, support forecasting, and improve financial visibility across multiple ongoing projects.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in <strong>construction accounting</strong>, including expertise with <strong>work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, job costing, project profitability analysis, subcontractor management, and revenue recognition</strong>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions during the interim engagement.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Manage WIP reporting, job cost tracking, and project profitability analysis.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Partner with operations and project managers to identify cost overruns, margin risks, and financial opportunities.</li><li>Ensure timely processing and payment of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.</li><li>Review contract billing, change orders, retainage balances, and project-related cash flow.</li><li>Prepare management reporting, financial statements, and key performance metrics.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes.</li><li>Assist with system enhancements and process improvement initiatives as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced<strong> </strong>Project Manager to oversee commercial construction and field service projects, with a strong emphasis on operational execution, financial performance, and resource management. This is an office-based project management role focused on coordinating field operations, improving project visibility, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing schedules, budgets, labor resources, and overall project performance.</li><li>Coordinate field labor, manpower planning, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and utilization.</li><li>Monitor project financials, including job costing, work in progress (WIP), margin performance, and cost-to-complete forecasting.</li><li>Identify project risks, cost overruns, and margin erosion, implementing corrective actions as needed.</li><li>Manage change orders, including scope adjustments, pricing coordination, approvals, and financial impact.</li><li>Partner with field supervisors and operations leadership to drive accountability and ensure project milestones are achieved.</li><li>Maintain regular customer communication regarding project status, schedules, and outstanding issues.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate project reporting, billing, and financial closeout.</li></ul><p><br></p>