Job Description

Blueprints. Budgets. Big swings.

We're a growing commercial general contractor looking for a Controller who wants more than closing the books. This is the seat at the table where finance meets operations, where job costs turn into strategy, and where your insights directly shape how we build.

If you've ever thought, "I don't just want to report the numbers. I want to steer them," you'll feel at home here.

What you'll own

You'll lead the financial heartbeat of the company and partner closely with ownership and operations.

Full-cycle accounting and monthly close

WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

Job cost reporting and margin analysis

Cash flow forecasting and working capital strategy

Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and compliance

Support PMs with cost visibility and projections

Lead audits, banking relationships, and reporting

Build and mentor an accounting team

Improve systems, processes, and financial controls

This role blends hands-on execution + strategic leadership.

What we're looking for

5+ years in accounting/finance leadership

Construction General Contractor job cost accounting experience required

Strong knowledge of WIP schedules & POC revenue recognition

Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar systems

Comfortable partnering with project teams and executives

CPA or CMA preferred but not required

Procore experience is preferred

Why this role stands out

Visible impact on every project

Direct access to leadership and decision-making

Growth path toward CFO/VP Finance

Stable pipeline of commercial work

Competitive salary + bonus

Benefits + PTO + 401k

A team that values clarity, speed, and ownership

The vibe

We're builders. We move fast, solve problems, and take pride in what we create. We want a Controller who's practical, sharp, and collaborative. Someone who can talk numbers with the bank in the morning and job costs with a PM in the afternoon.

If you like your spreadsheets tied to real-world results, you'll thrive here.

Apply directly or message to speak confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Day shift

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