Construction Controller

Lakeview Loan Servicing•Dallas, TX

4h•$110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Ugville Construction is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the team for the position of Construction Controller. As the Construction Controller, you will serve as the financial backbone of the organization. This role owns the integrity of all financial reporting, oversees accounting operations, and ensures seamless integration between QuickBooks Online (QBO), Buildertrend (BT), Concur, and related systems. You will partner closely with executive leadership and project management to protect margins, strengthen cost discipline, and support sustainable growth. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for financial accuracy, internal controls, cash management, compliance, and job-level profitability oversight across all construction projects. Pay range for the role is between $110,000 to $135,000, with an annual bonus.

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience, including construction or project-based environment, with at least 3-5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is highly preferred.
Strong command of job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, revenue recognition, subcontractor compliance, and margin analysis.
Advanced QuickBooks Online experience required. Proven experience with Buildertrend or comparable construction project management systems. Familiarity with Concur or similar expense platforms preferred.
Demonstrated ability to implement accounting processes, enforce internal controls, and drive financial discipline across operations.
Deep understanding of cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital strategy within construction.
High attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, financial risk, and margin erosion.
Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for project managers and executive leadership.
Strong sense of accountability for financial accuracy, compliance, and operational oversight.
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort operating across integrated financial systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
Prepare, review, and certify financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Oversee project-level financial reporting, including profitability and performance metrics
Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards
Validate margin accuracy and investigate variances to ensure financial integrity
Establish and enforce standardized job costing structures, including cost codes and allocation methodologies
Monitor project budgets versus actual performance and provide actionable insights to operations leadership
Identify cost overruns, margin compression risks, and financial exposure across projects
Oversee change order tracking, approval, and financial impact analysis
Partner with project managers to protect and optimize project-level profitability
Oversee and optimize financial system integrations (e.g., QuickBooks Online and Buildertrend) to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Maintain and govern the chart of accounts and cost code structure to align with operational and reporting needs
Ensure accurate and consistent cost coding by project teams
Administer and oversee expense management and related systems (e.g., Concur)
Ensure integrity, reliability, and consistency of financial data across all platforms
Lead all core accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank and account reconciliations, and retainage tracking
Oversee cash application processes and ensure timely and accurate posting of receipts
Design, implement, and enforce internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting policies
Ensure proper segregation of duties and adherence to best practices
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a high-performing team
Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and short- and long-term cash positioning
Oversee accounts receivable collections to ensure timely cash conversion
Manage vendor payment timing to optimize cash flow while maintaining strong vendor relationships
Monitor retainage balances and ensure timely collection
Protect and optimize working capital to support operational needs and company growth
Oversee vendor onboarding and compliance, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs), W-9s, licenses, and contractual agreements
Manage lien waiver tracking and ensure proper documentation prior to payment release
Ensure all vendor payments meet compliance and contractual requirements
Maintain documentation and processes aligned with risk management and audit standards
Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures
Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets
Lead audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and construction-specific accounting standards
Continuously evaluate and improve accounting workflows for efficiency and accuracy
Strengthen financial reporting infrastructure to support decision-making
Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting and reporting processes
Build scalable financial systems and processes to support business growth