Controller – Construction / Subcontractor
Tri-Cities, WA
Our client is a well-established subcontractor with a presence across the Western U.S. and a strong backlog of projects. They are entering a period of sustained growth, with plans to invest in leadership and systems to support long-term scalability.
The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, partnering with executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, disciplined job cost accounting, and effective percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in a project-driven construction environment. This is an opportunity for an accounting leader to make an impact and support the continued growth of a respected PNW contractor.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Oversee all core accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, job costing, fixed assets, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Maintain accurate job cost reporting, WIP schedules, profitability analysis, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, including over/under billings.
- Partner with Project Managers and Estimators to review budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, change orders, and billing schedules.
- Lead cash flow forecasting, budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic planning.
- Oversee multi-state tax compliance (sales/use, B&O, payroll, and income taxes), audits, and coordination with external CPAs.
- Establish and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes and oversee implementations.
- Manage banking, bonding, insurance relationships, and required financial reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while supporting cross-functional collaboration with HR, Operations etc.
Controller Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA is a plus.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in construction, (GC or subcontractor) job cost–driven environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting under GAAP.
- Experience managing month-end close, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Proven leadership experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (such as Sage or Viewpoint Spectrum) and financial reporting tools.
Company Benefits
- Competitive base salary (DOE)
- Performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
Compensation: $110-150k/year plus 10-15% bonus potential