Controller

MAC Mechanical Company•Little Rock, AR

45d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

MAC Mechanical is looking for a hands-on construction accounting leader who understands how financial performance connects directly to jobs, crews, production, and field operations. The right candidate will partner closely with Project Managers, identify issues early, improve visibility into job performance, and help drive profitability across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Construction accounting and job costing experience
Strong understanding of WIP reporting, project financials, and construction operations
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis
Experience with QuickBooks and integrated construction accounting systems
Knowledge of payroll, labor allocation, certified payroll, and cost tracking
Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or trade contractor experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate job cost tracking (labor, materials, subcontractors)
Partner with Project Managers to review job performance
Identify cost overruns and margin fade early
Support and improve WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting
Own monthly financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Lead month-end close (accurate and on time)
Maintain integrity of all financial data
Oversee progress billing and T&M invoicing
Manage AR and collections
Provide clear visibility into cash flow
Improve billing processes and timelines
Ensure accurate cost coding of invoices
Oversee payables and vendor management
Support payroll and proper labor cost allocation
Ensure accurate payroll, certified payroll submissions, labor cost tracking, and Davis-Bacon reporting
Clean up and standardize accounting workflows
Improve job costing accuracy and consistency
Optimize accounting and job costing systems