• Construction Controller (contract-to-hire)

    Robert Half Management Resources (Dallas, TX)


    Description

    Contract-to-Hire Construction Controller needed for immediate role. Construction Controller will have the following responsibilities and duties.

     

    Oversee financial reporting, general ledger, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects for all entities

     

    Conduct and oversee day-to-day accounting duties; assisting with cash/credit card posting, and recons

     

    Conduct timely month-close, along with P& L & Balance Sheet review and reconciliations

     

    Analyze and interpret job cost reports, WIP schedules, and cash flow projections, and creating WIP adjusting entries as needed

     

    Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant industry regulations

     

    Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedures specific to the construction industry and GAAP

     

    Collaborate with project managers and executives to monitor project budgets and profitability

     

    Manage audits, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors

     

    Prepare reports for bonding, insurance, and banking purposes

     

    Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation schedules

     

    Be a super-user of Sage Intacct and assist team with system issues

    Assist CFO/COO/Owners with specific projects as required

    A cooperative and willing attitude is required

     

    Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred

     

    MUST HAVE Commercial Construction industry experience

     

    CPA license (active and in good standing) strongly preferred

     

    Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in construction accounting

     

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

     

    Extensive knowledge of GAAP, construction accounting, and job costing

     

    Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, or similar)

     

    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

     

    Experience with contract billing, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

     

    Requirements 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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