Construction Controller

A fast-growing, capital-backed real estate development firm is seeking a Financial Controller with experience in real estate and/or construction to lead financial operations across national projects. Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this role partners closely with project, procurement, and executive teams.

Great opportunity for you to help shape a world-class accounting function, gain executive visibility, and enjoy meaningful career advancementall within a collaborative, hybrid work environment that values work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead construction accounting: project cost tracking, work in progress, billing, and revenue recognition
• Manage job-level reporting, subcontractor payments, and customer invoicing
• Oversee and mentor a team of project accountants
• Ensure alignment between budgets, contracts, and actuals
• Improve systems and processes using Procore, NetSuite, and Excel

Qualifications:

• CPA required
• 7+ years in construction finance or real estate accounting
• Proven leadership in fast-paced environments
• Procore experience required; NetSuite or similar ERP preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, WIP, and billing cycles
• Public + private accounting background a plus
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why Join:

• Help shape a world-class accounting function within a growing leadership team
• Join a well-funded firm with national and international growth plans
• High-impact role with executive visibility and career growth
• Collaborative, energetic culture with hybrid flexibility and work-life balance

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $180K$220K base + bonus

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan.