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Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial management function for a construction business. This position oversees core accounting activities, supports accurate project financial tracking, and provides leadership with timely insight into performance, cash position, and risk. The role works closely with operational teams to strengthen cost control, improve reporting quality, and maintain sound financial practices across active commercial contracts.
Job Responsibility
Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on schedule
Prepare financial statements and management reports that give leadership clear visibility into operating results, project performance, and liquidity
Maintain work-in-progress schedules, evaluate contract status, and monitor cost-to-complete and billing positions across ongoing jobs
Lead job cost accounting for active projects by reviewing budgets, actual spending, change activity, and margin trends with project and operations teams
Oversee customer invoicing, collections follow-up, accounts payable processing, and vendor payment timing to support healthy cash flow
Administer payroll activities and help ensure labor reporting meets applicable wage and certified payroll requirements
Establish and monitor internal controls, coordinate external audit support, and maintain compliance with tax, licensing, insurance, and contractor documentation requirements
Manage relationships tied to banking and surety needs, including support for credit arrangements, bonding capacity, and financial covenant reporting
Supervise and develop accounting staff while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and other financial initiatives that support business growth
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
7+ years of accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a controller-level or senior accounting leadership position
2+ years of management experience
Prior experience in construction accounting or related industry
Strong knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and work-in-progress reporting
Ability to prepare financial statements, build cash flow projections, and maintain detailed reporting models using Excel
Familiarity with certified payroll, contract billing documentation, retainage, and subcontractor financial processes
Proven understanding of financial controls, compliance obligations, and reporting practices within a contractor setting
What we offer
Strong compensation
20% target bonus in addition to base
Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals
Free online training
Opportunity to work directly for the CFO who is an excellent mentor