Financial Controller

HHM Talent•Rossville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HHM Talent is assisting a client seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for its construction company in Rossville, Georgia. The role leads financial reporting, maintains accurate job costing and work-in-progress schedules, and provides insight into project profitability and overall financial performance. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, takes a hands-on approach to leadership, and works closely with project managers and operational teams.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in construction or a related project-based environment.
Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability analysis.
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and month-end close.
Previous experience supervising accounting staff and managing daily accounting operations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate financial information to non-accounting teams.
Ability to work full-time in Rossville, Georgia.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or manufacturing.
Familiarity with Sage, ComputerEase, or similar construction accounting software.
CPA or CMA designation.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll oversight.
Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and account reconciliations.
Prepare and maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, including percentage-of-completion calculations, revenue recognition, and overbillings and underbillings.
Oversee job costing across construction and fabrication projects, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
Partner with project managers to review budgets, costs to complete, change orders, and project profitability.
Manage cash flow forecasting, customer billing, collections, retainage, and vendor payment planning.
Support budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and communicate financial results to leadership.
Maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
Oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting related to fabrication operations.
Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.
Lead and develop accounting staff, establishing clear responsibilities and deadlines.