Senior Accountant / Controller

Position Overview

Night Owl Companies, LLC is a growing, multi-division construction services organization supporting multifamily, commercial, and national construction projects. Our divisions include Electrical Contracting, Stone Fabrication & Installation, General Contracting, Restoration, and National Construction Services.

The Senior Accountant / Controller will oversee all accounting operations for Night Owl Companies, LLC and its affiliated entities. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for full-cycle construction accounting, financial reporting, job costing process management, and GAAP compliance while directly leading the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Corporate Office in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all corporate accounting functions across four construction entities plus four other smaller and simpler entities
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Manage corporate processes to ensure accurate construction job costing and allocation of costs across the collective enterprise
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic planning
• Process payroll for multiple states and entities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
• Support or perform reconciliations, audits, sales tax filings, lien compliance, licensure reporting, and subcontractor reporting
• Mentor, train, and develop accounting staff while enforcing accountability and best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, project management, administration, and leadership teams

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction accounting experience
• Mindset of no-excuses ownership of all areas of oversight and responsibility
• Demonstrated history of process improvement and problem recognition and resolution
• Proven leadership experience managing AR, AP, Payroll, or accounting teams
• Prior experience in a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Accounting Manager role
• Strong understanding of:
  • Job costing and WIP
  • Construction revenue recognition
  • Multi-entity and multi-state accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold finance team members accountable
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership and operations teams
• Substantial experience working in QuickBooks Online on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-division or national construction environment
• Familiarity with construction accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, JobTread, Buildertrend, Dash, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Leadership role with direct impact on company growth and financial strategy
• Collaborative, professional work environment
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing organization