{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"37d7a9dce173b3d11e9fe64f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37d7a9dce173b3d11e9fe64f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/37d7a9dce173b3d11e9fe64f","title":"Controller","description":"About UsPluma Construction Systems is a growing general contractor based in Albuquerque. We build for federal, state, and local government clients as well as commercial owners across New Mexico. We are a tight team that takes real pride in the work, and we are at the stage where our finance function needs a strong, experienced owner.About the RoleWe are hiring a Controller to run the accounting side of the company. This is a hands on seat. You will do the work, not just review it, and you will be the right hand to ownership on everything financial. Our current Controller is relocating out of state, and you will have an overlap period with them for a real handoff before they go.A big part of this job is partnership with the owner. You will sit down with ownership regularly to walk through job margins, work in progress, and cash position, and help us see around corners. If you enjoy teaching and explaining the \"why\" behind the numbers, you will do well here.What You Will OwnFull cycle accounting in QuickBooks Enterprise, including month end closeJob cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage of completion revenue trackingProgress billings and pay applications (AIA G702/G703), schedule of values, and retainage tracking on both the receivable and payable sideAccounts payable and receivable, including subcontractor payments and lien waiver trackingNew Mexico gross receipts tax filings and compliancePayroll oversight and certified payroll reporting on prevailing wage and federal jobsWeekly cash forecasting and management of our line of creditFinancial reporting for ownership, our bank, our surety, and our board of advisorsSupporting our outside CPA on the annual review and tax workBuilding and enforcing internal controls, approval processes, and separation of dutiesWhat We Are Looking For5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in construction accountingReal working knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage of completion accounting. This is the core of the job and we will ask about it in detailExperience with AIA style progress billing and retainageQuickBooks experience required, QuickBooks Enterprise a plusExperience with New Mexico GRT a strong plusExperience with certified payroll and prevailing wage work a plusBachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience. CCIFP or CPA a plus but not requiredSomeone honest, organized, and direct who is comfortable telling ownership what they need to hearWhat We Offer$85,000 to $95,000 salary depending on experienceHealth insurance15 days of PTO and sick leave, plus paid holidaysProfessional training and development through ElevateA seat at the table. You will work directly with ownership and your input will shape how this company growsA stable, profitable company with a strong backlog of public and private workHow to ApplyApply with your resume, and if you can, include a short note about the largest construction company you have handled the books for, and one financial problem you caught before it became a real problem. 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