Upchurch · 18 hours ago
Controller
Oxford, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUpchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of the construction organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
CommercialConstructionResidential
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage project cost tracking, revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion), and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and project profitability
Ensure accurate and timely job cost reporting and variance analysis
Oversee billing processes, including progress billings, change orders, and retainage
Ensure compliance with tax, audit, bonding, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate annual audits, reviews, and tax filings with external auditors and advisors
Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Partner with project managers and operations leadership to improve financial performance and cost control
Support strategic planning, financial modeling, and executive decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7–10+ years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job cost systems, and WIP reporting
Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Familiarity with bonding, lien laws, and construction contracts
Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g. Sage, BuildOps, and ADP)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Company
Upchurch
Upchurch Services, LLC is a full-service mechanical contracting company. We provide exceptional service to our customers throughout the SEC region.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Davidson Kempner
2024-03-27Private Equity
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