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Construction Company Controller (Relocation to Columbia, MO) in Cape Girardeau

Date Posted: 22 October 2026

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Job Description

Relocation required: this role is on-site in Columbia, Missouri. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Based in Southeast Missouri around Cape Girardeau and ready to step into a top finance seat? An established construction company headquartered in Columbia, Missouri is looking for a Controller to oversee accounting and finance for the company and its subsidiaries. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting into ownership and senior leadership, and it requires a move to Columbia.

Pay: $150,000 - $200,000+ per year in base salary, with a bonus of up to 30%.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and oversight of company investments
  • Produce the monthly WIP schedule and dig into over/under billing positions
  • Prepare and deliver board-level financial reviews to ownership and executive leadership
  • Handle consolidations and intercompany accounting for each subsidiary
  • Manage percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and job billing
  • Keep the monthly close on schedule and reporting accurate across all entities

Requirements:

  • Must be willing to relocate to Columbia, MO
  • Proven Controller or senior accounting leadership experience in the construction industry
  • Hands-on expertise with percentage-of-completion billing and WIP reporting
  • Experience consolidating financials across subsidiaries in a multi-entity structure
  • Comfort managing cash flow and overseeing investments
  • Poise presenting financial results and reviews to a board
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

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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