KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing · 15 hours ago
Controller
Knoxville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is a well-established construction organization seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead financial operations across large-scale construction and MEP projects. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, job costing, and compliance while collaborating with project and executive leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Steven M. Brown, MSP
Responsibilities
Oversee construction accounting functions including job costing, WIP schedules, percent-of-completion revenue recognition, change orders, retention, and progress billings
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, cost variances, and project profitability
Manage month-end and year-end close processes and support audits
Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction accounting best practices
Improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
Lead and mentor accounting staff as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in construction accounting or construction finance
Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
Experience with construction accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, Procore, ComputerEase)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience supporting MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical construction projects
Company
KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing
Pivot Workforce and Kodiak Labor Solutions recently merged and operate under the KODIAK brand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase