Controller - Construction Accounting

Construction Controller - Controller WIP - Construction accounting ASC 606 - Sage CRE Controller

About the Role

Own the accuracy, integrity, and interpretation of the company's financials while acting as the primary financial advisor to Ownership. The Controller oversees construction contract accounting including WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and job cost financial management. This role utilizes Sage-based contract accounting and revenue recognition frameworks and serves as the primary financial advisor to Ownership, translating accounting data into clear insight, risk awareness, and financial strategy while managing the workflow of the Accounting Group.

The Controller will ensure the company remains liquid, profitable, bondable, and strategically disciplined while supporting long‑term growth through economic and industry cycles.

About Alltech

Alltech Engineering Corp is a specialty industrial contractor providing millwright services, equipment installation, rigging, and industrial maintenance for manufacturing and processing facilities. For over 50 years, the company has supported complex machinery installation, plant relocation, and maintenance projects using highly skilled tradespeople across a wide range of industrial sectors.

• Own the monthly close process, financial statements, and reporting calendar
• Ensure accurate preparation, and presentation of:
  • Income statement
  • Balance sheet
  • Statement of Works in Process (WIP schedule)
  • Analytical Statements of G&A Expense
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
• Ensure consistency with GAAP
• Provide leadership and direction to the accounting, AR, and AP staff
• Manage relationships with CPA firm, lenders, and surety partners
• Prepare audit, review, and tax‑support schedules

• Oversee percent complete calculations (percentage of completion)
• Ensure proper recognition of earned revenue (WIP revenue)
• Review and approve contract asset and contract liability balances (under billings / over billings)
• Oversee cost-to-complete estimates (forecast at completion)
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between:
  • Job costs
  • Earned revenue
  • Billings
  • Contract assets/liabilities
• Analyze and explain gross margin changes (margin fade / gain)
• Review and challenge project manager forecasts for reasonableness and consistency

• Maintain ongoing visibility into:
  • Operating cash balances
  • Line of credit availability
  • Near‑term cash obligations
• Monitor:
  • Accounts receivable aging
  • Retainage receivable
  • Accounts payable obligations
• Coordinate billing and collections timing with cash needs
• Identify liquidity risks early and propose mitigation strategies
• Align cash usage with Ownership's risk tolerance and growth objectives

The Controller acts as the single point of financial communication between the accounting function and Ownership. This will include daily check‑in on urgent issues or unexpected events, as well as more structured weekly and monthly financial reporting and strategic discussion.

• Timely, accurate monthly closes
• Trusted contract asset / liability balances (WIP integrity)
• Predictable cash flow
• No financial surprises to Ownership
• Strong credibility with CPA, banks, and sureties
• Managing workflow of the Accounting Group to assure timely and accurate invoicing, AR, AP and Job Costing.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required)
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred, not required)
• Professional Certifications (one or more preferred)
• CPA - Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred)
• CMA - Certified Management Accountant

• 7-12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• 3-5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership role
• Direct experience in construction or long‑term contract accounting required
• Experience supporting companies in the specialty construction trades industry
• Experience working with:
  • External CPA firms (audit/review/tax)
  • Banks and lenders
  • Sureties…