Controller

Controller / Director of Finance (Contract)

Tampa, FL | Onsite

Immediate Contract Opportunity

$120,000 - $140,000

A growing commercial construction company is seeking an experienced Controller / Director of Finance to lead accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, banking relationships, and strategic finance initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role for a construction finance professional who can drive both day-to-day accounting operations and high-level financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Oversee construction accounting functions, including job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, backlog reporting, and project profitability analysis.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external CPA firms, banking partners, and lenders.
• Support financing initiatives, lender reporting, cash flow analysis, and banking relationships.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models, profitability reporting, and financial analysis tools.
• Lead ERP initiatives, including a planned migration to Sage Intacct.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Establish scalable processes, controls, and reporting practices to support continued growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Controller, Construction Controller, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, or CFO experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing the full accounting function and working directly with CPA firms, auditors, banks, and lending partners.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, upgrades, or system conversions.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Deltek strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic finance leader and hands-on contributor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction finance professional to make an immediate impact, provide leadership during a key transition period, and help drive the financial strategy of a growing organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.