Controller - Construction / Specialty Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Controller

Job Type : Full Time, Direct Hire

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Schedule : On-site at least 3 days per week, with some remote flexibility

Compensation : $125,000 base salary + $10,000$20,000 annual bonus (paid monthly) + full benefits

About the Company

We are a leading commercial roofing contractor with more than five decades of operational excellence, specializing in large-scale commercial projects across Texas. Our organization has built a reputation for safety, quality, and long-term client relationships. Privately held and family-oriented, we maintain low employee turnover, prioritize internal promotion, and offer stable leadership and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Controller to oversee all core finance and accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will serve as the right-hand leader in the finance function, responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and system improvements. You will manage a lean but capable accounting team and help scale financial processes to support continued growth. This hands-on role requires deep construction accounting knowledge and offers visibility across all departments. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, operational insight, and the initiative to drive strategic improvements in a high-trust, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting by business segment
• Prepare financials, track performance, and support planning for new business initiatives
• Supervise the accounting team, overseeing general ledger, close, and compliance activities
• Manage billing (AIA), accounts payable, lien waivers, and retainage tracking
• Oversee payroll compliance, DOL regulations, and benefits administration
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls
• Lead cash flow forecasting and support treasury functions
• Serve as audit contact and liaison for financial stakeholders
• Partner with executives across operations, HR, and project management
• Optionally take on HR oversight in the future, depending on growth and experience

Requirements

Preferred

Benefits