Controller

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1915459

SENIOR FINANCE LEADER | CONTROLLERSHIP FOR CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE | WIP & JOB COSTING

Core Expertise

• Leading accounting operations for construction and real estate businesses, including multi-entity consolidation and financial reporting.
• Implementing job costing, WIP accounting, and monthly AIA billing to drive project profitability and transparency.
• Designing KPIs and forecasts to improve cash flow visibility and support ownership decision-making.
• Streamlining payables, payroll (including union), and AP automation to shorten payment cycles and control costs.
• Coordinating audits, lender negotiations, and year-end closings to ensure compliance and funding continuity.

Project Background

• Oversaw full-cycle accounting functions for contractors, service companies, and property management portfolios.
• Led ERP migrations and system integrations (QuickBooks to enterprise systems), improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Implemented cloud-based AP automation and standardized AP approvals, accelerating vendor payments and controls.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by 83% through redesigned collections processes, materially improving cash flow.
• Prepared investor, lender, and government financial statements; managed bank covenants and PPP forgiveness coordination.
• Managed, recruited, and developed accounting teams, emphasizing training on process rationale and performance metrics.

Key Skills

• Proficient with QuickBooks | Sage 300 | Yardi Voyager | MRI enterprise accounting platforms
• Experienced with AvidXchange | TimberScan | SamPro | cloud AP solutions for automation and controls
• Financial reporting & analysis | Budgeting | Forecasting | ad-hoc reporting for executive decision support
• Job costing & WIP accounting | AIA billing processes to monitor profitability and variances
• Payroll management including union payroll | benefits and retirement calculations | payroll compliance
• Cash flow forecasting | bank reconciliations | wire transfers | lender negotiation and covenant management
• Internal controls | Audit coordination | Year-end closings | Policy implementation
• Bilingual: Spanish (fluent) — strong written and verbal communication

Education

• B.S., Accounting — The College at Old Westbury (SUNY)

Awards & Recognition

• CPA candidate — actively pursuing Certified Public Accountant licensure

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned controller with 17+ years in construction and real estate accounting, proven to strengthen cash flow and controls. Delivered an 83% reduction in AR, led ERP migrations, and implemented AP automation while mentoring finance teams. Brings hands-on WIP/job-cost expertise and strategic financial insight to scale operations and improve profitability.