Controller

Joe Bland Construction LLC•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Joe Bland Construction LLC (JBC) and its affiliate Central Texas Stone and Aggregate, LLC (CTSA) are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead all accounting operations across our consolidated entities. JBC is a general contractor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in subdivision site improvements, utility distribution, road and bridge construction, and street paving. CTSA is a quarry and aggregate mining operation supplying base materials throughout Central Texas. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the CFO. The Controller will inherit a well-established accounting function and will be responsible for mentoring a newly hired staff accountant, managing external audit relationships, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across two consolidated entities with a combined annual revenue exceeding $200 million. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry, a deep command of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and the maturity to operate with significant autonomy while serving as the CFO’s primary financial partner.

Requirements

CPA license required - active certification in good standing
10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Controller or equivalent senior accounting leadership role
Deep working knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and WIP schedule management under ASC 606
Strong command of US GAAP, including ASC 842 lease accounting and fixed asset accounting
Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and leading external audits
Experience with fully integrated ERP systems (construction-focused ERP preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, financial modeling, and complex formulas
Proven ability to manage and develop junior accounting staff
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred
Experience with consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities
Familiarity with construction lender covenant reporting and surety relationships
Experience with Texas sales and use tax compliance
Background in quarry, aggregate, mining, or materials operations accounting

Responsibilities

Lead all month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements across JBC and CTSA
Prepare and publish monthly financial statements and management reports for CFO and ownership review
Manage the preparation and review of all consolidating entries and intercompany eliminations
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger across both entities
Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606, including percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts
Maintain and review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and contract profitability analysis
Manage fixed asset subledger including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger
Administer lease accounting under ASC 842, including right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules for financing and operating leases
Maintain debt schedules across all long-term debt facilities, including amortization, covenant tracking, and lender reporting
Coordinate lender compliance reporting and ensure ongoing adherence to financial covenants
Prepare and file monthly Texas sales and use tax returns
Coordinate Texas franchise tax provisions and filings in conjunction with external advisors
Research and document technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulations
Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements as needed
Lead the annual external audit engagement from planning through issuance, serving as primary liaison with CD Bradshaw & Associates, P.C.
Prepare all audit schedules, supporting workpapers, and requested documentation
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and surety providers
Oversee all A/R, A/P, billing, and collections functions, including contract receivables, retainage tracking, and trade payables
Supervise payroll processing and maintain internal controls around payroll approval and disbursement
Review and approve payroll prior to processing in coordination with the CFO and HR
Manage inventory accounting and cost of sales tracking for CTSA aggregate operations
Directly supervise and develop a staff accountant, providing coaching, task delegation, and performance feedback
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across all accounting functions
Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
Support CFO on financial analysis, modeling, and ad hoc reporting as needed
Serve as a key resource to operations and project management teams on job costing, billing, and financial questions
Serve as the accounting team’s primary administrator and power user of the Company’s fully integrated ERP system
Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities for financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy