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The Controller will develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and job cost reports, ensuring accurate project financial tracking and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. This role will also support leadership with financial analysis, variance reporting, and process improvements, and coordinate with external auditors and banking partners as needed. The Controller will collaborate closely with operations and project teams to provide timely, reliable financial insights that support strategic decisions and long-term business stability.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all day-to-day accounting operations in Foundation Software, including AP, AR, general ledger, and cash management.Prepare monthly financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and lead month-end and year-end close procedures.Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and reporting.Perform detailed job cost analysis across labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead to evaluate project profitability and identify budget variances.Set up new jobs in Foundation Software, maintain project budgets, and track committed costs.Partner with project managers on WIP reporting, forecasting, and monthly project profitability reviews.Prepare and submit AIA progress billings (G702/G703) to owners, including schedule of values, change orders, lien waivers, and payment applications.Track retainage and manage collections to support healthy cash flow.Process subcontractor AIA pay applications and vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms, lien waiver requirements, retainage, and insurance/W-9 documentation.Manage change order documentation for both owners and subcontractors.Administer full-cycle payroll through Foundation Software, including certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting when applicable, tax filings, direct deposits, and payroll reconciliations.Manage workers' compensation reporting, audits, and premium reconciliations.Oversee all human resources functions, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, personnel files, unemployment claims, compliance reporting, and employee separations.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Texas employment, payroll tax, and labor regulations.Prepare and file Texas sales and use tax returns and maintain exemption certificate documentation.Support external CPAs with year-end tax preparation, financial statement reviews/audits, and information requests.Maintain internal controls and company policies to safeguard financial assets and improve operational efficiency.Serve as the financial point of contact for project managers, subcontractors, vendors, owners, sureties, insurance carriers, and external auditors.Provide accounting and administrative support to executive management and contribute to strategic financial planning and business operations.Qualifications5+ years of accounting experience in the commercial construction industry (GC preferred).Strong working knowledge of Foundation Software (Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Project Management modules) (required).Hands-on experience with AIA billing (G702/G703), job costing, WIP schedules, and retainage accounting.Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.Working knowledge of Texas sales and use tax as it applies to construction contracts.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the full Office Suite.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Core SkillsFoundation Software (Accounting, Payroll, HR, Project Management)Construction & Job Cost AccountingAIA Progress Billing (AR & AP)WIP Reporting & Project Budget ManagementGeneral Ledger, Month-End Close & Financial ReportingFull-Cycle Payroll & Certified PayrollHuman Resources & Benefits AdministrationTexas Sales & Use Tax ComplianceBank Reconciliations & Cash Flow ManagementChange Order & Retainage ManagementInternal Controls & Construction ComplianceMicrosoft Excel & Office Suite","company":"Brayton Construction","rawCompany":"brayton construction","city":"Conroe","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-07T10:16:42.858Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238110","title":"Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors","slug":"poured-concrete-foundation-and-structure-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Company Description At Brayton Construction, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. 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