Controller – Construction Subcontractor Tri-Cities, WA

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:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance CPA is a plus.
• 710 years of progressive accounting experience with significant experience in construction (GC or subcontractor) job costdriven 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

Required Experience:

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