Controller

The Role

A self-performing contractor in Central Texas is searching for an experienced Controller to lead all accounting operations across two consolidated entities with combined annual revenue exceeding $200 million. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the CFO, offering meaningful influence over financial strategy, direct access to ownership, and the autonomy to operate as a true financial partner. If you are a CPA with 10+ years of progressive construction accounting experience and deep expertise in percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, this is a stable, well-established platform to run a mature accounting function.

What You Will Run

Financial Reporting and Close

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for consolidated financial statements across both entities
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements and management reports for CFO and ownership
• Manage consolidating entries, intercompany eliminations, and general ledger reconciliation
• Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606, including percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts
• Maintain and review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and contract profitability analysis

Fixed Assets, Leases, and Debt

• Manage fixed asset subledger including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and GL reconciliation
• Administer lease accounting under ASC 842 for financing and operating leases
• Maintain debt schedules across all long-term facilities, including amortization, covenant tracking, and lender reporting
• Coordinate lender compliance reporting and ensure adherence to financial covenants

Tax, Compliance, and Audit

• Prepare and file monthly Texas sales and use tax returns
• Coordinate Texas franchise tax provisions and filings with external advisors
• Research and document technical accounting issues to ensure US GAAP compliance
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate audit preparation

Team Leadership

• Mentor a newly hired staff accountant and oversee the accounting team
• Benefit from a structured handoff from a long-tenured Controller

What It Takes

• CPA with 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience in construction
• Deep command of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and ASC 606
• Hands-on expertise in consolidated financial reporting, lease accounting (ASC 842), and debt management
• Ability to operate with significant autonomy while serving as the CFO’s primary financial partner
• Maturity, judgment, and the communication skills to influence strategy and mentor staff

Comp and Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 to $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and company performance
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Three weeks PTO plus company holidays
• In-office role at corporate headquarters in Austin, TX

Why This Opportunity

• Established, privately held company with over 25 years of operating history in Central Texas
• Senior seat with direct CFO access and meaningful influence over financial strategy
• Stable, experienced accounting team with a structured transition
• Two complementary business lines: general contracting and aggregate mining

At a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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