Full-Time Fractional Controller (Construction Industries Experience Required)

Vessel Advisors is seeking a fractional Controller to own the financial function for a portfolio of construction clients. The role covers month-end close, job cost review, WIP schedule preparation, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606 (cost-to-cost method), AIA G702/G703 billing review, estimate-to-complete meetings with project managers, and monthly reporting packages presented to client leadership.

The successful candidate will also support cash forecasting, surety and lender reporting, budgeting, overhead rate analysis, and KPI tracking across clients. An AI-first approach to automating reconciliations and recurring reporting is expected, along with hands-on experience in at least one construction ERP (such as Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or Viewpoint) or QuickBooks paired with Procore.

• Own month-end close for each assigned client, including job cost review, accruals, and a WIP schedule reconciled to the general ledger
• Lead monthly estimate-to-complete meetings with project managers and owners, challenging assumptions and documenting all changes
• Review AIA G702/G703 pay applications, schedules of values, change orders, and retainage prior to submission, and assess subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers before payment
• Prepare rolling 13-week cash forecasts tied to billing and retainage cycles, and produce surety and lender reporting packages
• Track gross profit and margin by job against original bid and prior month, reporting fade or gain with clear explanation
• Present monthly financial results to client owners and leadership, explaining job-level movements in plain language

• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years owning job cost, WIP, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for a general contractor or specialty trade contractor
• Strong command of GAAP and ASC 606 as applied to construction contracts, including cumulative catch-up adjustments from revised cost estimates
• Hands-on experience with at least one construction ERP (Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct Construction, Foundation, Viewpoint Vista or Spectrum) or QuickBooks paired with Procore
• Advanced Excel and Google Workspace proficiency; active use of AI tools to automate reconciliations and reporting workflows
• Demonstrated ability to manage a concurrent portfolio of clients, maintaining close schedules and quality across engagements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred; CPA or CCIFP strongly preferred

Vessel Advisors provides outsourced accounting and finance teams to growth-stage businesses. The firm focuses on strategic finance, technology, and metrics, offering clients a full finance function that scales with their needs. Vessel Advisors acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, delivering timely financial clarity and operational certainty.