CFS · 13 hours ago
Controller
CFS is a growing construction company in the Denver metro area seeking a Construction Controller to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial reporting. The role involves overseeing job-cost accounting, partnering with project managers for financial insights, and leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead the full month-end and year-end close process, including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Oversee job-cost accounting, ensuring accuracy across labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and change orders
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial controls
Own the monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule and analysis, including revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method
Review and challenge cost-to-complete estimates, projected margins, and forecasted job performance
Present WIP results to leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and margin erosion drivers
Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators to provide timely financial insights on job performance
Conduct monthly job reviews to assess cost variances, change orders, revenue forecasts, and production issues
Train PMs on financial processes, job-cost best practices, and forecasting discipline
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, including job-level and departmental budgets
Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual, WIP variances, margin slippage, etc.)
Identify and communicate operational drivers impacting financial results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction
Strong knowledge of WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job-costing
Demonstrated leadership ability, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach
Proven ability to improve processes, tighten financial controls, and scale accounting functions