Construction Senior Accountant​/Controller

Job Description

Commercial Construction Industry - Senior Accountant / Controller

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant / Controller to lead and manage the accounting function for a growing commercial construction company. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and leading an accounting team in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings deep construction accounting experience, strong leadership capability, and advanced proficiency in Foundation Software and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the accounting team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and professional development
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, job costing, and month-end/year-end close
• Manage and maintain Foundation Software, ensuring proper setup, job cost integrity, and reporting accuracy
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accurate job cost accounting, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion reporting, and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Oversee cash flow management, billing, collections, and vendor payments
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate with external CPAs on audits, reviews, and tax filings
• Support project managers with financial reporting, budget analysis, and variance explanations
• Leverage advanced Excel skills to build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and construction industry best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus)
• 5+ years of accounting experience in the commercial construction industry
• Hands-on experience with Foundation Software required
• Proven experience leading or supervising an accounting team
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing methods
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, reporting automation)
• Enterprise-level accounting experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, holidays
• Incentives: Performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities

Why Join Us

• Leadership role with direct impact on company operations and growth
• Opportunity to build and improve accounting processes
• Stable and growing commercial construction environment
• Collaborative team culture with long-term career potential

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.