Construction Comptroller

POSITION TITLE: Construction Comptroller CLASSIFICATION: Exempt – Full-time DEPARTMENT: Finance SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer Pay: $110,000-$145,000 GRADE: Exempt – E8

Position summary Under the direction of the CFO, the Tribal 1 Construction Comptroller oversees the company's construction Division accounting and financial reporting, with a focus on construction projects, job costing, percentage-of-completion method, cash flow, and contract compliance. This role helps leadership make informed decisions by ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with company policies and applicable requirements.

Core responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the construction internal accounting department, including AP, AR, and administrative specialists.
• Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and ensure GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation.
• Oversee project accounting, job-cost tracking, budgets, committed costs, and cost-tocomplete forecasts.
• Review project and AIA billings, accounts payable and receivable, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers.
• Monitor cash flow, retainage, change orders, and contract terms.
• Prepare and analyze project-level and company-wide financial reports; explain variances to project managers and leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to build realistic budgets, track variances, and mitigate overruns.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures, and support compliance with tax, insurance, bonding, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, external audits, and tax filings with advisors.
• Improve accounting systems and workflows; maintain accurate and well-organized financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5 – 7 years of accounting experience; construction or contractor accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, retainage, and construction contracts.
• Experience with accounting and ERP construction management software, such as SAGE-Intacct. (preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools. Preferred qualifications
• CPA or CMA designation, highly preferred
• Experience with certified payroll, bonding, or multi-entity accounting.
• Familiarity with applicable accounting standards and construction-industry regulations.
• Communication: Proven ability to translate complex financial numbers into actionable steps for non-financial operations staff.

Success measures

• Accurate, on-time financial closes and reports.
• Reliable project cost forecasts and variance reporting.
• Timely billing and collections, with effective cash-flow management.
• Strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Other demands and job specifications

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.
• Job Location – Denver Colorado, with authorized remote work scheduling