Idaho, COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are an established general contractor with a diversified portfolio spanning commercial, civil, and residential construction. With annual revenues between $10M and $50M, our reputation is built on consistent project delivery, strong trade partner relationships, and a commitment to quality across every scope of work. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Controller who will take full ownership of the financial function and play a direct role in scaling the business.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller serves as the senior financial leader within the organization, reporting directly to ownership. This individual will assume complete responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and job cost oversight across all three divisions: commercial, civil, and residential.
This is a high-autonomy role designed for a seasoned construction finance professional who operates with minimal direction. The successful candidate will not only maintain the integrity of the general ledger but will also build and refine financial processes, deliver actionable profitability analysis at the project level, and serve as a strategic advisor to the ownership group.
A critical requirement of this position is a thorough, demonstrated command of construction job costing. The ideal candidate can evaluate any active project and immediately assess cost code structures, committed costs versus actuals, cost-to-complete projections, change order impacts, and margin performance. While training will be provided on the company's specific platforms and workflows, the underlying principles and mechanics of job costing must be fully developed prior to hire. The same expectation applies to WIP schedule preparation, AIA billing, retention accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and multi-entity reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership and Reporting
Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, delivering accurate financial statements within 15 business days of period-end
Prepare and present financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows) with variance analysis and management commentary to ownership
Develop and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules for all active projects across each division
Coordinate the annual financial audit, tax return preparation, and bonding company financial reporting requirements
Design and maintain KPI dashboards providing leadership with visibility into project-level margins, overhead absorption, and liquidity
Job Cost Accounting and Project Finance
Oversee all aspects of job cost accounting for commercial, civil, and residential projects from notice to proceed through final closeout and retention release
Review and approve AIA progress billings, time-and-material invoices, and unit-price billing; manage both retention receivables and retention payables
Monitor project budgets against actual expenditures and proactively communicate cost overruns or margin erosion to project managers and ownership
Apply percentage-of-completion and completed-contract methods of revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606
Reconcile job cost detail reports to the general ledger on a monthly basis and resolve variances
Cash Management and Treasury
Manage daily cash position and maintain rolling short-term cash flow forecasts sufficient to cover payroll, subcontractor payments, material purchases, and equipment obligations
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely vendor payments and consistent collections activity
Maintain banking and lending relationships, manage revolving lines of credit, and coordinate with surety and bonding companies
Administer lien waiver tracking, certified payroll compliance (including Davis-Bacon Act requirements where applicable), and related regulatory documentation
Team Leadership and Systems Administration
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll personnel
Serve as the primary owner of the company's accounting and project management technology stack, currently QuickBooks and RedTeam Go; assess and recommend platform enhancements as the organization scales
Establish, document, and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and operational procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field operations leadership to ensure accurate and timely flow of financial data from the field to the general ledger
Strategic Planning and Advisory
Serve as a financial advisor to ownership on key business decisions, including project pursuit strategy, capital expenditures, and organizational growth
Analyze profitability by division and project type to support informed go/no-go bid decisions and resource allocation
Provide financial oversight for insurance renewals, workers' compensation audits, and employee benefits administration
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including development of the company's operating plan
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in a Controller or equivalent senior accounting leadership role within the construction industry
Comprehensive, demonstrated expertise in construction job costing is required. Candidates must possess working mastery of cost code structures, committed cost tracking, cost-to-complete estimation, change order accounting, and project-level margin analysis. The company will provide training on its specific platforms and processes; however, the foundational knowledge and practical application of job costing principles must be well-established prior to employment.
Proven track record with WIP schedule preparation, AIA billing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and retention accounting across multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities; experience with construction-specific integrations or add-on tools is preferred
Working knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reporting, and surety/bonding financial submissions
Demonstrated ability to manage a complete accounting cycle with a high degree of independence while leading and developing a small team
Strong command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied within the construction industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active CPA, CMA, or CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) credential
Experience with Quickbooks Online and RedTeam Go is strongly preferred; candidates with proficiency in comparable construction ERP platforms such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation Software, or Procore financials will also be given full consideration
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
•Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications ranging from $85K - $105K
•Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
•Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
•401(k) retirement plan with company match
•Paid time off and company-observed holidays
•Professional development support, including reimbursement for CPA, CCIFP, or continuing education requirements