Controller

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1402897

CONTROLLER | CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING | WIP, JOB-COST & FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Core Expertise

• Construction accounting leadership overseeing WIP, job-costing, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Financial reporting and month-end/year-end close including GL review and account reconciliations.
• Cash management, AP/AR oversight, payroll administration, and bank/surety coordination.
• Audit coordination and preparation of supporting schedules for external, union, and insurance audits.
• Team leadership, staff training, and process improvements to accelerate payroll and reporting efficiency.

Project Background

• Led accounting functions for a $50M contractor delivering heavy civil, municipal, and utility work.
• Managed WIP and job-cost reporting for large general contractors supporting projects up to nearly $1B revenue.
• Prepared AIA billings, owner and subcontractor pay applications, draws, sworn statements, and retainage tracking.
• Coordinated with project leadership to analyze budgets, variances, forecasts, and job profitability drivers.
• Supported external audits and surety reporting by delivering accurate WIP schedules and financial reconciliations.

Key Skills

• Viewpoint | Sage 300 | Procore | QuickBooks
• WIP & Percentage-of-Completion Revenue Recognition
• Job Costing | Project Profitability Analysis | AIA Billings
• Month-end & Year-end Close | GL Review | Account Reconciliations
• Cash Management | AP/AR | Union Payroll | Retainage & Draws
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas) | Lacerte | Drake

Education

• B.S., Accounting — DePaul University (CPA-eligible)

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned construction controller with deep ownership of WIP, job-costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting. Proven leader who has managed accounting teams, driven month-end close improvements, and coordinated external and union audits. Strong Viewpoint and Sage 300 experience plus demonstrated ability to assume CFO-level duties make them ready to stabilize and elevate construction finance operations.