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CONTROLLER (Construction Industry) - Montgomery, AL
Position Summary:
The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial management, accounting integrity, and financial reporting. This position ensures accurate construction accounting, reliable Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including ASC 606 revenue recognition. The Controller serves as the company’s primary authority on job cost accounting and financial controls and works closely with executive leadership, project management, bonding partners, lenders, and external auditors. This role is operational and hands‑on in nature and must be performed in person at the company’s Montgomery, AL headquarters.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive construction accounting experience
Demonstrated expertise in job cost accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and GAAP
Prior experience in bonded construction environments strongly preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction accounting and financial reporting
Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and construction accounting systems
Oversee job cost accounting, including labor burden allocation, equipment costing, and overhead recovery
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Develop, maintain, and present GAAP‑compliant Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Ensure proper percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and timely identification of margin variances
Operational Financial Management:
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and retainage
Monitor progress billings, cash receipts, subcontractor payments, and cash application
Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Support project managers with cost-to-complete analysis and project financial reviews
Compliance, Controls, and Audits:
Establish, implement, and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies
Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation
Prepare financial information required for bonding, surety, lender, and insurance reporting
Ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Human Resources Support (Limited Scope):
Perform limited HR‑related administrative functions, including E‑Verify
Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision insurance, and the company 401(k) plan
Leadership and Coordination:
Supervise and manage accounting staff
Coordinate with project management and operations teams to resolve accounting, billing, or cost issues
Provide accurate and timely monthly financial data to executive leadership to support decision‑making
Authority and Accountability:
Serves as the primary point of contact with the company’s external CPA firm
Authorized to manage routine accounting operations and internal financial reporting functions
Acts as the primary preparer of in‑house financial statements and WIP schedules
No independent authority to execute financing, bonding, or ownership transactions without executive approval
Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records
Benefits:
Standard company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; and other benefits as detailed in the company Employee Handbook.
Work Environment and Expectations:
This position is based exclusively at the Company’s Montgomery, Alabama headquarters. Regular, on‑site presence is required. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not permitted. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Friday 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM.
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The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial management, accounting integrity, and financial reporting. This position ensures accurate construction accounting, reliable Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including ASC 606 revenue recognition. The Controller serves as the company’s primary authority on job cost accounting and financial controls and works closely with executive leadership, project management, bonding partners, lenders, and external auditors. This role is operational and hands‑on in nature and must be performed in person at the company’s Montgomery, AL headquarters.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive construction accounting experience
Demonstrated expertise in job cost accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and GAAP
Prior experience in bonded construction environments strongly preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction accounting and financial reporting
Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and construction accounting systems
Oversee job cost accounting, including labor burden allocation, equipment costing, and overhead recovery
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Develop, maintain, and present GAAP‑compliant Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Ensure proper percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and timely identification of margin variances
Operational Financial Management:
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and retainage
Monitor progress billings, cash receipts, subcontractor payments, and cash application
Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Support project managers with cost-to-complete analysis and project financial reviews
Compliance, Controls, and Audits:
Establish, implement, and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies
Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation
Prepare financial information required for bonding, surety, lender, and insurance reporting
Ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Human Resources Support (Limited Scope):
Perform limited HR‑related administrative functions, including E‑Verify
Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision insurance, and the company 401(k) plan
Leadership and Coordination:
Supervise and manage accounting staff
Coordinate with project management and operations teams to resolve accounting, billing, or cost issues
Provide accurate and timely monthly financial data to executive leadership to support decision‑making
Authority and Accountability:
Serves as the primary point of contact with the company’s external CPA firm
Authorized to manage routine accounting operations and internal financial reporting functions
Acts as the primary preparer of in‑house financial statements and WIP schedules
No independent authority to execute financing, bonding, or ownership transactions without executive approval
Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records
Benefits:
Standard company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; and other benefits as detailed in the company Employee Handbook.
Work Environment and Expectations:
This position is based exclusively at the Company’s Montgomery, Alabama headquarters. Regular, on‑site presence is required. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not permitted. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Friday 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM.
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