Job Title: Controller – Commercial Construction
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits

About the Opportunity

We’re partnered with a growing commercial construction company that works with some super cool Austin companies who is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement across all aspects of project accounting. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable partnering with field and finance teams alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, job costing, progress billing, and revenue recognition

• Review project billings and change orders to ensure proper sales tax treatment and accurate schedule of values

• Ensure proper job setup and chart of accounts mapping in Viewpoint (or similar construction ERP)

• Lead monthly close process and job cost analysis, ensuring alignment between cost reports and billing

• Coordinate with project managers to ensure updated projections, job cost adjustments, and phase accuracy

• Establish and enforce timely invoice approval processes to prevent cost/billing misalignment

• Manage job closeout procedures once retainage is collected

• Prepare financial reports and support annual audit process

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase financial efficiency and control

• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in the commercial construction industry

• Strong understanding of sales tax as it applies to construction billing and cost tracking

• Hands-on experience with Viewpoint Vista (or comparable construction ERP software)

• Proven background in job costing, WIP schedules, schedule of values, and project accounting workflows

• Ability to lead accounting operations and partner cross-functionally with project and executive teams

• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership role with autonomy to build and refine systems

• Stable and growing company with long-standing client relationships

• Collaborative culture that values accountability and continuous improvement

• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package

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