Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill Construction Controller positions for two different companies located in Reno, Nevada. These companies are each looking for a strong accounting professional to lead the accounting team, perform WIP functions, and support the CFO.

Essential Functions :

Supervises and responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all accounting functions. Includes postings and transactions in the general ledger and required subsidiary ledgers, including journal entries, correcting transactions, reconciling monthly WIP and cash management.

Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and financial reporting rules and regulations

Maintain internal control and safeguards for the recording of revenue, costs, budgets and actual expenditures

Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow

Oversees and supports the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Assists the Accounting Manager to ensure timely submission of client billings, progress payment requests in accordance with the applicable contract terms

Assists the CFO in the management of the company’s lines of credit, transfers, and wire requests

Assists the CFO and other executive leadership on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating growth initiatives

Assists the CFO in the development of business plan financials, business analytics; make recommendations for revisions to budgets and expenditure forecasts

Routinely reviews the company’s general & administrative accounts to identify potential negative trends and makes recommendations to the CFO for corrective measures or opportunity for efficiencies

Demonstrates a strong sense of teamwork, team building, makes recommendations to the CFO to ensure appropriate staffing and development for staff succession

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, as they relate to the Construction industry.

Ensure adequate internal controls and substantiating documentation to pass independent and governmental audits

Education, Experience, and Skills Required :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Professional certification, such as a CPA or CMA is desirable

5+ years of work experience as a Controller with a construction company preferred

Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certification, such as CPA or CMA, is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Controller, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes, including budgeting, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
• Expertise in construction accounting and cost management.
• Proficiency in handling work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and general ledger management.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.