Controller

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - (4 days onsite)

Compensation: $175-200K + 20% Bonus

One of Vaco's PE-backed commercial construction clients is looking to onboard a Controller as part of an expansion of the team. This will be a high visibility role with the ability to have an impact on the team, accounting processes and procedures. This is a more dynamic role with regards to being involved in lots of different projects and ad hoc analysis across the organization - will be working with different/new things every day.

This role will have oversight over 4-5 of their smaller internal lines of business (companies), ensuring a smooth month-end close and responsible for A-Z entities. Must have construction related experience (project-based accounting, WIP/CIP experience, etc.)

**Travel required up to 50% - all domestic - about 2-3 days a time**

Day-to-Day

• Ensure accurate tracking of job costs, including labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and overhead, to monitor project profitability.
• Review and analyze job cost reports and work closely with project managers to ensure that cost projections are accurate and within budget.
• Manage billing, progress payments, and job closeout procedures to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and issues related to commercial construction projects.
• Manage the preparation and consolidation of financial data for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting purposes.
• Prepare and manage cash flow projections and forecasts to ensure sufficient working capital for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to track budget adherence and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and construction industry standards.
• Work with external auditors to support annual audit and tax preparation processes.
• Oversee the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including job costing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a commercial construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting practices, including job costing, project billing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, Sage 300, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting requirements for the construction industry.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.