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Controller

Cherry Talent Group

Keller, TX · Posted November 6, 2026

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Controller  Location : Keller, Texas  Compensation : $135,000 - $155,000  Benefits : 401(k) with employer match, paid time off that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and year-end bonus

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established luxury custom homebuilding company to identify a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and treasury operations. This is an opportunity to work directly with ownership in a growing, family-oriented business with multiple affiliated entities and an active portfolio of high-end residential construction projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction accounting knowledge with a proactive, technology-minded approach to improving financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency. This person will take ownership of the company's financial operations while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, including monthly and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.

Manage construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, budget-versus-actual reporting, and project profitability analysis.

Prepare construction loan draws and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, title companies, and other financial partners.

Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury management, banking activities, and construction financing.

Manage accounts payable, company credit cards, vendor invoices, payment workflows, and paperless billing and autopay processes.

Oversee payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, employee records, new-hire paperwork, wage changes, and PTO tracking.

Administer the company's 401(k) plan, including employee contributions, employer matching, profit-sharing contributions, and compliance requirements.

Support rental property accounting, including property-level reporting, rent receipts, vendor payments, mortgage schedules, and property expenses.

Coordinate with external CPA firms on tax preparation, audits, and financial reviews.

Oversee insurance, bonding, and financial risk management in partnership with ownership and the property management team.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, automate workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial reporting.

Supervise accounting and payroll personnel while providing financial insight and recommendations to ownership.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within residential construction, custom homebuilding, or a related industry.

Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP schedules, project budgets, and construction loan draws.

Experience managing multiple legal entities, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.

Hands-on knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and 401(k) administration.

Experience with cash flow management, financial forecasting, and banking or lender relationships.

Familiarity with rental property or real estate accounting is a plus.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop and Microsoft Excel; experience with construction accounting platforms such as Adaptive is preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

A process-oriented mindset with an interest in technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with ownership and external financial partners.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA designation is a plus.

If you are a construction accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving systems, and helping a growing business make informed financial decisions, we would love to connect with you.