Interim Controller - Construction

Key ResponsibilitiesAssess the current state of the accounting records and identify areas requiring cleanup or reconciliation.Perform hands-on general ledger cleanup, including reviewing and correcting historical transactions and account classifications.Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, and other key accounts.Investigate and resolve aged or unexplained reconciling items.Clean up and organize accounts payable and accounts receivable, including aging schedules and outstanding balances.Review journal entries and make necessary correcting and adjusting entries.Support and improve the monthly close process, including developing appropriate close schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Ensure financial statements accurately reflect the underlying activity of the business.Review construction-related accounting, including job costing, project profitability, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion/revenue recognition, retainage, and subcontractor/vendor activity, as applicable.Partner with operational and project teams to resolve discrepancies between accounting records and project-level information.Establish practical accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls that can be maintained by the team following the engagement.Provide clear visibility into outstanding accounting issues and communicate progress and risks to executive leadership and the private equity sponsor.Assist with audit, lender, or PE reporting requirements as needed.