Controller- Commercial Construction

TGG Accounting•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will succeed the retiring Controller at a commercial construction company in Katy, Texas. This is an onsite role with a planned, gradual transition of responsibilities; the retiring Controller will initially retain payroll, wire transfers, and certain banking functions, with those duties transferring as the successor learns the business and the retiring Controller is comfortable handing them off. The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to the CFO, CEO, and project executives. The role oversees financial reporting, construction and project accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, accounting operations, audits, tax filings, lender reporting, internal controls, and the accounting team. It also supports due diligence for project acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing transactions, and helps implement and improve accounting systems and processes. Development accounting duties comprise about 2% of the role and include opening accounts and handling partnership accounting. Typically, three to four development entities are active at a time, all using QuickBooks.

Requirements

At least 4 years as a Controller or Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller.
Commercial construction accounting background (required).
Hands-on experience with percentage-of-completion, job costing, change orders, retainage, multi-entity structures, joint ventures, GAAP, real estate development accounting, and construction accounting.
Experience with an accounting system such as QuickBooks, Foundation, or similar.
Advanced Excel skills.
Local candidates only.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting across multiple entities and joint ventures.
Manage project accounting, including job costing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, WIP schedules, and project profitability.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning at the project and company levels.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and banking relationships.
Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and reconciliations.
Manage external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting.
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
Deliver financial reporting and analysis to the CFO, CEO, and project executives, including variance analysis, cash-flow forecasting, and KPIs.
Supervise and mentor the accounting team.
Support due diligence on new project acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing transactions.
Help implement and optimize accounting systems and processes.
Support the development arm by opening accounts and handling accounting for partnerships.