Full Time

Controller

NPAworldwide
Full-time
Professional Services
Jacksonville, FL
$120,000 - $170,000* / year (about $58–$82 an hour)

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller owns the general ledger, the monthly and annual close, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations across all branches and business lines. This role combines hands-on technical accounting leadership with team management, and partners closely with operations to protect margins and support the company's growth.

Financial Reporting & Close

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring an accurate and timely GL and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepare and present consolidated financial statements across all branches, entities, and business lines.
  • Review reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent, accurate coding across locations.
  • Oversee project and contract accounting, including revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion or completed-contract as applicable).
  • Manage rental revenue accounting, fleet and fixed-asset records, depreciation, and utilization reporting.
  • Partner with operations to analyze margin variances and support profitability reporting across business lines.

Accounting Operations

  • Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, and general ledger functions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate customer billing (including progress billings and retainage) and drive collections in coordination with the AR team.
  • Oversee vendor payments, subcontractor accounting, and lien waiver/compliance processes.
  • Manage cash application, bank reconciliations, and daily cash reporting to the CFO.

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
  • Manage multi-state sales and use tax, business licensing, and other regulatory filings.
  • Coordinate the annual audit/review and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, providing schedules and support.
  • Partner with external tax advisors on income tax, property tax, and related filings.

Planning, Analysis & Systems

  • Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management, including branch-level analysis.
  • Develop and maintain management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards for leadership and branch managers.
  • Own the accounting/ERP system, drive process automation, and lead system improvements or implementations.
  • Support banking, surety/bonding, insurance, and lender reporting requirements.

Leadership

  • Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set goals, review performance, and build bench strength.
  • Establish and document accounting policies, procedures, and month-end checklists.
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to operations, branch leadership, and the executive team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
  • Proven experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger ownership.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP/accounting system.

Preferred

  • CPA (active) strongly preferred.
  • Experience in construction or a project-based services industry.
  • Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and retainage billing.
  • Experience with multi-state tax and surety bonding.
  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar).
  • Multi-branch or multi-entity accounting experience.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Rapidly growing, privately owned and operated regional commercial construction company headquartered in North FL with operations in multiple states. This role is a highly visible role to internal and external customers of the company. We are seeking candidates who would be capable of advancing to the CFO level within 5-7 years.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 170000

Currency Type : USD

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