Construction Controller Resume

A construction controller establishes, oversees and monitors internal controls and procedures in a construction firm. He oversees the financial, accounting and reporting activities of construction projects. He also records transactions related to infrastructure and performs variance analysis to find the actual difference between the costs and planned cost. This position requires people with knowledge of business principles and accounting methods. Familiarity and application of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) are also important for the job.

Construction Controller Resume Example

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Darcy Moore
7930 Carpenter Street, Apt#55
  Seattle, WA 98119
Cell: 123-456-8978
email:darcy@anymail.com

Career Objective:

To work as a controller in a construction company and handle the financial accounting activities of projects by applying my business and accounting skills.

Summary of Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedure and international financial reporting standards
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Comprehensive knowledge of managing accounts payable and receivable
• Familiar with Federal, State and Local labor laws and wages related to construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting and batch process accounting systems
• Ability to make decisions and handle multiple activities
• Skilled in following up project progress and handled banks and financial institutions

Work Experience:

Construction Controller
ABC Construction Services, Seattle, WA
October 2014 - Present

• Handle responsibilities of providing direction and leadership to financial operations of accounting department
• Coordinate and provide direction in areas of accounting, budgeting and other financial operations of the organization
• Monitor and oversee the preparation of federal and state financial and payroll reports and update the same to corporate executives
• Responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general accounting
• Play a key role in selecting and implementing new accounting system
• Perform responsibilities of providing effective financial controls for the organization
• Manage vendor relationships for insurance, payroll, healthcare, and building leases

Construction Controller
Pioneer Construction, Seattle, WA
March 2012 - September 2014

• Handled the tasks of preparing and calculating month-end financial statement and reports
• Performed responsibilities of overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Managed projects and developed internal accounting controls
• Handled the tasks of estimating job costs and updating the same to project managers
• Coordinated with project managers and other personnel in handling various projects
• Handled responsibilities of organizing insurance and bonding for the company and contractors
• Supervised designing of project plans and project expense

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
  Seattle University, Seattle, WA
  2011

Reference:

On request.