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Controller

Jobot

Panama City, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$170,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budget Management, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Control, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance Documentation, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Liens, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Order Delivery, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Rentals, Revenue Recognition, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Tax Regulations, Technical Leadership, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Panama City, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
Established construction company is hiring an experienced Controller with construction industry experience. Vista by Viewpoint experience strongly preferred.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Marasco
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Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a heavy civil and marine construction contractor with projects across the Southeast. From waterfront infrastructure to bridges and heavy civil projects, we manage high leverage projects with disciplined execution. We have experienced steady growth and have plans to continue to grow our presence in the market, delivering complex projects at scale.

Are you an experienced Controller with a background in heavy civil / infrastructure construction? If so, please continue to read as this may be the role for you.

Why join us?

Established construction company
Growing organization
Leadership position
Benefits package:
  • Medical / dental / vision insurance
  • 401(k) + match
  • PTO + holiday pay


Job Details

Position Summary: The Controller is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, and operational finance functions for a heavy civil construction organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership and operations to drive financial performance, improve processes, manage risk, and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership & reporting
  • Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement, accountability, and financial discipline across the organization.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Deliver executive reporting packages including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP schedules, and job cost analysis.
  • Manage rolling cash forecasts and monitor key financial performance indicators.
  • Improve accounting processes, controls, and financial workflows.
  • Optimize Vista by Viewpoint configuration, reporting, and integrations with project management systems.
  • Lead technology initiatives that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing
  • Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (ASC 606).
  • Manage cost-to-complete analysis, backlog reporting, change order tracking, and project profitability reviews.
  • Partner with project managers and operations leadership to identify risks and improve project performance.
  • Support bonding capacity through financial reporting and surety relationships.
  • Oversee equipment costing, utilization reporting, burden rates, depreciation, and owned-versus-rented asset analysis.
  • Ensure accurate fleet and equipment costs are reflected in project reporting.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, contractor licensing requirements, certified payroll, and contractual obligations.
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and insurance documentation.
  • Coordinate audits, tax filings, and financial reviews with external CPA firms.

Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility
  • Prior experience with heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or similar construction industry
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting:
  • > Job costing
  • > WIP reporting,
  • > SC 606 revenue recognition
  • > Cash flow management.
  • Vista by Viewpoint required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification preferred.
  • Vista by Viewpoint implementation experience


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com