Commercial Construction Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a hands on Construction Controller role where the position owns the entire accounting function : payroll, time keeping, basic bookkeeping, AIA billing / pay applications, AR / AP, job cost accounting, WIP generation including over / under billings, month-end close reconciliation, CFO-style reporting, cash flow forecasting, and development of financial reports. You will standardize processes, implement controls, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

• Month-end close by with accurate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Generation and maintenance of Work in Progress reports, including over- / under-reporting based on earned revenue.
• Analyze cost-to-complete and actual vs estimated reports to identify red flags, then report to executive management and project operations for further action by those teams.
• Job Cost according to CSI cost code, budgets variance reporting, and communication with executive and project operations sta, then red flags are discovered.
• AR discipline : clean AIA pay apps generation with input from the project operations team, ensure project billings remain current and don’t lag, ensure accuracy in numbers to minimize client rejections.
• AP discipline : PO / commitment plus matching, approval thresholds enforced, weekly pay runs on schedule.
• 13-week cash forecast updated weekly and rolled forward monthly.
• KPI dashboard monthly : DSO, DPO, backlog GM, cash conversion, change order cycle time.

Core Responsibilities

Project Accounting & Billing (AIA)

Build SOVs and prepare AIA G702 / G703 pay applications; manage retainage, conditional / unconditional lien waivers, and compliance packets.

Coordinate with PMs for percent-complete, approved change orders, and SOV updates.

Maintain change order log (approved vs pending) and margin impact.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

Issue invoices / pay apps, post receipts and retainage, monitor AR aging, and drive collections with documented notes and escalation.

Track retainage releases at substantial completion / closeout.

Accounts Payable, Commitments & Purchasing

Onboard vendors / subcontractors (W-9, COI, agreements); maintain vendor master with strong controls.

Implement PO / commitment process tied to budget; perform 3-way match (PO / receiver / invoice).

Code AP to job and cost code; schedule weekly payment runs; manage sales / use tax and 1099-NEC.

Job Costing & WIP

Maintain cost code structure; ensure accurate job cost postings (labor, materials, equipment, subs, GC).

Prepare monthly Work in Progress reports based on earned revenue, including over / under billings, and update the balance sheet to match.

Analyze budget vs actual by cost code; publish variance commentary and gross margins at completion.

Close & Reporting

Own GL : accruals, deferrals, revenue recognition, prepaids, fixed assets, bank / credit card reconciliations.

Publish a monthly Controller’s Book : P&L, BS, WIP; Job Cost to Budget; AR / AP aging; and cash flow reporting.

Prepare annual audit / review packages; partner with outside CPA for tax and year-end.

Systems, Process & Controls

Power-user in QuickBooks Enterprise and lead roadmap to Foundation Software or Sage Intacct Construction within 6–12 months; integrate with Procore or equivalent.

Design and enforce approval workflows, document retention, and audit trails.

Implement positive pay and payment controls; standardize templates (SOV, pay app covers, waiver packets).

Additional Duties

Monthly Deliverables (Owner Review Pack)

Financials : P&L (consolidated and by job), Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.

WIP report with earned revenue, cost-to-complete, EAC / ETC, and over / under by project.

Job Cost to Budget by cost code with variance explanations and GM at completion.

13-week cash forecast (rolling), with key cash drivers and collection priorities.

AR aging (with retainage) & AP aging (by vendor / sub) with action notes.

KPI dashboard : DSO, DPO, backlog GM, change order cycle time, cash conversion.

Qualifications

Must-Have

7–12 years progressive construction accounting experience with a Commercial General Contractor; prior title as Controller, Senior Staff Construction Accountant, Construction Accounting Manager, or similar.

Expert in AIA billing (G702 / G703), retainage, lien waivers, and compliance documentation.

Ownership of WIP (percent-complete), over / under billings, EAC / ETC, and monthly close.

Deep job cost experience at the cost-code level; strong variance analysis skills.

Systems : QuickBooks Enterprise; advanced Excel; ability to implement Foundation / Intacct and integrate with Procore or equivalent.

Knowledge of ASC 606, sales / use tax, and 1099-NEC.

Preferred

CPA or CCIFP; experience with Foundation or Sage Intacct Construction implementations.

Surety / bonding and bank covenant reporting; certified payroll / Davis-Bacon exposure.

CFO level reporting, tracking, and analysis.

Soft Skills

Owner mindset with strong communication—able to brief leadership on risks and options.

Process builder who can simplify, standardize, and automate without losing control.

High integrity and urgency; thrives in a growth environment and player-coach role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package, including :

100% employee-covered health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance options

Retirement plan and company match

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Two weeks of paid vacation

Eight paid holidays

One week of sick leave

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

A dynamic and supportive work environment

About Us

We are a multi-state licensed, unlimited-tier General Contractor specializing in General and Mechanical Contracting construction services. As a proud service-disabled veteran-owned business, we excel in delivering high-quality projects to the federal government and are expanding into the private markets.

Our diverse project portfolio includes :

Asphalt paving and concrete

Exterior improvements

Mechanical projects to include boiler plant projects, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, and piping

Underground utilities

Mass excavations for precast concrete

Interior finishes

Historical construction

Beyond our contracting services, we oer expert maintenance and technical services, including :

Rental air handlers, boilers, and chillers

Boiler combustion tuning

Boiler and chiller plant services

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic and growing company that values innovation, quality, and employee contributions. We seek highly motivated, competent self-starters eager to expand their professional expertise and take on new challenges. This position oers excellent learning potential and the opportunity to enhance your professional worth in a diverse and supportive environment.

Why Work For Us

Are you tired of being confined by a job title and a small cubicle? We offer the flexibility and freedom to explore diverse tasks daily, empowering employees to make decisions and blaze their own trail. We are constantly evolving with technology to gain an advantage over our competition. We give employees the best tools available to perform their jobs and encourage the team to continually look for better, faster, more efficient ways of conducting our daily work. The views of others contribute to a synergy that helps grow the business and the employees. This approach enables the employees to self-develop and push the boundaries of what they are capable of, providing experience and learning opportunities that large corporate environments cannot offer.

What we bring to the table :

Dynamic Learning Environment : Dive into a variety of tasks daily, broadening your knowledge and skill set.

Employee Empowerment : Go beyond what you once imagined were your limitations or shortcomings.

Meaningful Work : Experience the satisfaction of making a significant impact and feeling valued every day.

Top-Tier Compensation : Enjoy salaries that exceed market trends, designed to attract and retain top talent.

Exceptional Benefits : Access some of the best benefits available in the industry.

Stable Career Growth : Thrive in a long-term, supportive employment environment.

If you’re ready for a career where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference, join us. Break free from the ordinary and become part of a team that values your contribution.

B2 Constructors, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.