Director of Accounting / Controller

Job Title: Director of Accounting / Controller
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Duration: Full time/direct hire
Hours: In office M-F (M-T: 7A-5P, F: 7A-3P)
Salary: $120,000-$150,000 DOE

Position Summary
We are a rapidly expanding underground utility construction company growing through both organic development and strategic acquisitions. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting operations and build the financial infrastructure needed to support our next stage of scalable growth.

This key leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax coordination, insurance administration, compliance, and internal controls. The Controller will also play a critical role in acquisition due diligence, integration, and standardization across a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial & Accounting Leadership

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and detailed job cost accounting at the task/cost-code level.

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and construction industry standards.

• Oversee WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, ensuring timely management of over/under billings and margin performance.

• Maintain robust internal controls and provide operations with clear, timely job performance reporting.

• Manage short-term liquidity and working capital through an actively maintained rolling 13‑week cash flow forecast.

Treasury Management & Lender Relations

• Oversee all treasury operations including cash management, banking structures, and credit facilities.

• Serve as primary point of contact for lenders; prepare quarterly covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and supporting schedules.

• Monitor borrowing capacity and ensure compliance with all loan agreements.

Audit & Tax Coordination

• Act as the lead liaison for external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audits and financial reviews.

• Coordinate with tax advisors on timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.

• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting the construction industry and ensure compliant implementation.

Insurance & Risk Management

• Manage administration of general liability, workers' comp, auto, umbrella, and Inland Marine policies.

• Oversee renewals, support claim processes, manage insurance audits, and ensure coverage aligns with operational needs and risk exposure.

Benefits & Payroll Alignment

• Partner with HR on benefits renewals and ensure accurate reflection of benefit changes within payroll processes.

Compliance & Administrative Oversight

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, lender reporting, contractor licensing, and bonding obligations.

• Maintain strong relationships with surety partners and monitor bonding capacity.

• Support integration of acquired companies, including system migrations and alignment of accounting policies.

Growth & M&A Support

• Participate in financial due diligence for acquisition opportunities.

• Lead post-acquisition accounting integration, reporting standardization, and process scalability for a growing multi-entity structure.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with project managers, operations, and executive leadership to ensure financial transparency and support disciplined company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial construction industry exposure (underground utility or heavy civil preferred).

• Advanced expertise in ASC 606 POC accounting, WIP reporting, over/under billings, and margin forecasting.

• Strong job cost accounting experience at the task and cost‑code level.

• Hands-on AIA billing experience (G702/G703), retainage management, and change order integration.

• Working knowledge of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rules and certified payroll compliance.

• Experience managing bonding and surety relationships, including bid, performance, and payment bonds.

• Experience collaborating with auditors, tax advisors, and lending institutions.

• Proficiency in construction ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Foundation, Procore, or similar.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks in project-based environments.

Desired Attributes

• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Process-driven mindset with an emphasis on scalability and continuous improvement.

• High integrity, strong sense of accountability, and commitment to operational excellence.

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

• Positive leadership presence with the ability to enhance culture and build cross-functional rapport.