Interim Controller (Contract 6-12 Months)

Interim Controller - Construction Industry (Contract)

Denver Area | 6-12 Month Engagement | High-Growth Construction Company

Lead the Finance Function for a Growing Construction Organization

Our client, a rapidly expanding construction company in the Denver Metro area, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to guide the accounting and finance team through a period of continued growth and operational expansion. This 6-12 month contract engagement is ideal for a construction accounting leader who can provide hands-on leadership, strengthen financial processes, and support strategic business initiatives.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership, operations teams, project managers, and field leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash flow management, and effective project profitability analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close
• Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Manage construction-specific accounting functions, including:
  • Job costing
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Project margin analysis
  • Change order and contract tracking
• Partner with operations and project management teams to improve project profitability and cost controls
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and working capital needs
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes across multiple projects and business units
• Support acquisition integrations, system implementations, and process standardization initiatives
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, bonding requirements, and lender reporting
• Develop and mentor accounting staff while creating scalable processes for continued growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role
• Recent construction industry experience required
• Strong understanding of:
  • Job costing
  • WIP schedules
  • Project accounting
  • Construction contracts
  • Financial statement preparation
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations and acquisition integrations preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Spectrum, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction ERP systems strongly preferred
• Ability to quickly assess issues, implement solutions, and lead through change

Ideal Background

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Heavy Civil Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Infrastructure
• Highway & Transportation
• Utilities
• Industrial Construction
• Site Development
• Concrete & Excavation Services

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Potential overtime opportunities
• Hybrid flexibility available based on business needs
• High-impact leadership opportunity with direct executive exposure

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role with a growing construction company and make an immediate impact. You'll help drive financial performance, improve reporting and processes, partner with operations, and play a key role in supporting the next phase of growth.

If you're a construction accounting leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting operations, and building scalable financial processes, we'd love to connect with you.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $100.00 per hour

Search managed by: Lisa McCollins

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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