Financial Controller - Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA

Full Time

Experienced

Controller – Construction Industry

Who: A growing construction firm seeks a seasoned accounting professional with deep construction industry experience.

What: Responsible for overseeing core accounting functions including GL, job costing, payroll, WIP schedules, and ERP system management.

When: Immediate need.

Where: Augusta, GA

Why: This role supports financial accuracy, compliance, and operational insights to drive business performance.

Office Environment: On-site, collaborative accounting and project management team.

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 base plus 10% bonus.

Position Overview:

This role will lead all accounting operations for a construction firm, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ASC 606, enhancing internal controls, and providing financial insight to leadership and project managers. The Controller will play a critical role in process improvement, ERP oversight (preferably NetSuite), and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee GL, job costing, A/R, A/P, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets.
Manage monthly close, financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and cash flow statements.
Prepare Work-in-Process schedules, ensure revenue recognition accuracy, and track job margins.
Collaborate with PMs on budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and margin analysis.
Oversee customer billing and compliance, including AIA billing and retainage.
Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize accounting operations.
Manage ERP system with preference for NetSuite, including integrations and WIP reporting.
Forecast cash flow and analyze job-level profitability and working capital metrics.
Coordinate audits, taxes, bonding, and compliance requirements.
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing accounting team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
10+ years of experience in accounting/finance, primarily in construction or industrial services.
Deep understanding of construction accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
ERP system experience required; NetSuite preferred.
Strong Excel and BI/reporting tool proficiency.
Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and ability to partner cross-functionally.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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