Construction Controller 1920 E Parham Rd Richmond Richmond, VA 23228
Job Title:Construction Controller
Department:Finance
Reports To:Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Richmond, VA (Occasional Travel Required)
Position Summary
ColonialWebb is seeking a Construction Controller to serve as a strategic financial partner to the CFO and Construction operational leaders. As our commercial construction operations continue to grow and expand, this role will provide strong oversight of job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and financial planning and analysis across the construction organization.
The Construction Controller will play a critical leadership role on the Company's Senior Leadership Group and help ensure disciplined financial management as project volume and complexity increase. This position requires deep expertise in construction accounting, including cost-to-complete forecasting, WIP reporting, backlog analysis, and GAAP compliance. An active CPA license is required.
Who We Are
At ColonialWebb, we are a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, service, and manufacturing services throughout the Mid-Atlantic. For over 50 years, we've built our reputation on safety, innovation, and delivering exceptional results for our customers. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to operational excellence, financial discipline, and developing strong leaders across our organization.
Our workplace values guide everything we do:
-Safety- We make the prevention of injuries and vehicle incidents our number one priority.
-Integrity- We are truthful and honest in our words and actions.
-Empathy- We understand and appreciate our customers' and teammates' perspectives.
-Urgency- We give immediate attention to important tasks without compromising safety.
Perks of Joining ColonialWebb
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Leadership role within a growing, financially strong organization
High visibility partnership with executive and operational leadership
Opportunity to shape financial strategy and scalability during expansion
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (A Day in the Life)
Lead and actively engage in monthly cost-to-complete reviews for major construction projects
Oversee and prepare monthly percentage-of-completion revenue reporting, ensuring alignment with cost-to-complete reviews, profit fade/gain analysis, and GAAP compliance
Partner with Project Managers and Preconstruction teams to develop and maintain accurate monthly WIP and backlog forecasts
In partnership with the Service Controller, ensure accurate reporting of ColonialWebb's financial position and construction operating results
Provide leadership over Financial Planning & Analysis and General Accounting functions supporting construction operations
Own month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring job cost integrity and WIP accuracy within established deadlines
Maintain and continuously improve internal controls related to job cost tracking, change orders, billing, and revenue recognition
Prepare financial reports for internal leadership and upstream reporting
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations related to construction activities
Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, incorporating backlog, manpower planning, and margin projections
Serve as a key liaison during the annual audit for construction accounting matters
Ensure compliance with payroll tax, sales tax, and other regulatory requirements impacting construction operations
Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members
Develop and deliver construction-focused dashboards and reporting (WIP, backlog, margin fade/gain, labor productivity)
Analyze job cost reporting to identify cost overruns, margin erosion, or process gaps and drive corrective action
Support the CFO with strategic initiatives to improve construction profitability and scalability
Exercise independent judgment in recommending hires, promotions, discipline, and other employment actions for assigned teammates
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Active CPA license required
Significant experience in job cost accounting within a self-perform commercial construction environment
Demonstrated expertise in percentage-of-completion accounting and cost-to-complete forecasting
Experience managing rolling quarterly forecasts tied to backlog and project margins
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of GAAP as applied to commercial construction
Strong working knowledge of construction operations, including change order management, billing practices, and project lifecycle
Ability to manage recurring financial processes and complex, project-based analyses
Advanced MS Excel skills
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills (Power BI preferred)
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly when partnering with operational leaders
Exceptional attention to detail and advanced problem-solving ability
Ability to dig into detailed job cost data, identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective action
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Willingness to roll up sleeves and support operational teams while driving financial accountability
Work Schedule and Travel Requirements
Full-time, Monday through Friday (occasional evening or weekend work as needed)
Occasional travel to regional offices, offsite meetings, and job sites (some overnight travel)
Valid driver's license required
Equal Opportunity Employer
ColonialWebb is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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