Job Title: Controller (Construction Industry Experience Required)
Location: Northwest Houston (290 & Beltway area) - Fully On-Site
Company: Private Equity-Backed Construction Firm
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a rapidly growing private equity-backed construction company located in Northwest Houston (290 & Beltway area), is seeking a hands-on Controller to join their leadership team. This is a high-impact role working closely with the CFO, executive team, and PE partners to drive financial strategy and operational excellence.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership (construction industry experience required)
- Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting expertise - non-negotiable
- Strong technical accounting/finance skills with Big 4 audit experience (preferred)
- CPA strongly preferred
- Fiduciary mindset with exceptional business acumen
- Project management prowess - ability to streamline processes and lead cross-functional initiatives
- "Hands-on" leader who dives into details while maintaining strategic oversight
- Superior communication skills - can translate financials for ops teams and present to executives/PE partners
Core Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all general accounting, financial reporting, and POC accounting for construction projects.
- PE & Stakeholder Management: Support the CFO with board/PE reporting, audits, and investor relations.
- Treasury & Controls: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and strengthen internal controls.
- Strategic Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities.
- Systems & Process Optimization: Modernize accounting systems and workflows for scalability.
- M&A Integration: Assist with due diligence and post-acquisition financial harmonization.
- Tax & Compliance: Collaborate with external tax advisors on planning and filings.
- Operational Partnership: Work alongside executives to drive profitable growth.
Why Join?
- PE-backed growth trajectory with clear career advancement
- Autonomy to build best-in-class finance functions
- Collaborative culture that values financial rigor and operational partnership
Important Details:
- Construction industry experience (POC accounting mastery)
- On-site requirement (NW Houston - 290/Beltway)
- Leadership DNA - can develop teams and influence cross-functionally
Interested? Apply now or share with your network.