ABOUT NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION
Northstar Construction is a faith-driven commercial general contractor based in Houston, TX. We serve the restaurant, retail, industrial, and private medical markets with integrity, innovation, and a relentless commitment to excellence. As a fast-growing company, we are seeking a highly capable Controller to lead our accounting department into its next stage of operational maturity.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Controller will be a key leadership hire responsible for transforming the accounting department from reactive task execution to proactive financial stewardship. This role requires a leader who can step in and evaluate existing systems, lead process improvement, mentor and train team members, and instill accountability across both the accounting and construction operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Leadership

• Evaluate and improve the current accounting structure, systems, and staff
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline operations and close process gaps
• Train, develop, and supervise the accounting team
• Set clear expectations and accountability measures across the department

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Own all aspects of the accounting cycle: A/P, A/R, payroll oversight, job costing, G/L management, month-end close, reconciliations, and forecasting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including Work-in-Progress reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, month-end close)
• Partner with the external CPA and leadership on mid-year and year-end tax preparation and audits

Construction Accounting Management

• Oversee and support trade partner / vendor invoicing, retainage, and lien waiver processes
• Support accurate and timely client billings (AIA, progress billing)
• Ensure job cost integrity and budget alignment with Project Managers
• Implement consistent monthly project projection and budget reconciliation practices

Strategic Partnering

• Provide financial insights to guide operational and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PMs and leadership to improve profitability and cash flow
• Proactively identify risk areas and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and performance metrics (KPIs and OKRs) to provide clear, actionable insights for leadership and project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction industry strongly preferred)
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems, processes, and team performance
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting principles (job costing, WIP, AIA billing)
• Systems experience with Deltek ComputerEase (preferred), QuickBooks, or similar ERP
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• A process builder and mentor - not just a task executor
• Values-aligned: committed to integrity, excellence, and collaboration

WHY JOIN US? At Northstar Construction, we believe in building more than just buildings or places - we build purpose. Youll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in an environment that values care, growth, excellence, and unity. If youre ready to take ownership of an accounting department thats poised for growth, we invite you to apply.