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About The Position

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• health insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage