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Controller - Construction Accounting | Columbia, MO in Columbia

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

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Job Description

An established, growing construction group headquartered in Columbia, Missouri is hiring a Controller to own accounting and finance across the company and its subsidiaries. This is a high-visibility seat that reports into ownership and senior leadership. Candidates local to Columbia or open to relocating are welcome; relocation assistance is available for the right person.

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000+ per year, plus a bonus of up to 30%.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a timely monthly close and accurate multi-entity financial reporting
  • Own WIP reporting, including over/under billing review each period
  • Handle consolidations and intercompany accounting across all subsidiaries
  • Run percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and the progress billing process
  • Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and investment activity
  • Prepare and present board-level financial reviews for ownership and leadership

Requirements:

  • Proven Controller or senior accounting leadership background in the construction industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA preferred
  • Strong command of percentage-of-completion billing and WIP reporting
  • Experience consolidating subsidiaries and managing multi-entity books
  • Ability to build polished financial reviews for a board audience
  • Comfort overseeing investments and cash flow

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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