Construction Controller (Residential Homebuilding)

Location: Mexico (Remote – supporting Houston, TX operations)

This is not a corporate finance role and not a bookkeeping position. You will work closely with ownership and operations and will have real influence over how the business runs. What You'll Own Core Accounting & Financial Reporting Full ownership of the monthly close process Preparation of accurate and timely: Income Statement (P&L) Balance Sheet Inventory and WIP reportingAP aging and vendor summaries Budget creation and budget-to-actual variance analysis Tracking key operating averages and performance metrics relevant to residential construction Job Costing & Cost Visibility Design and maintain job cost structures aligned with how homes are actually built Ensure consistent cost coding by phase, trade, and project Track committed costs vs actuals Deliver reliable cost-per-home and margin reporting Proactively identify cost overruns, miscodings, and margin leakage Systems & Process Build-OutHelp design accounting workflows and controls from scratch Build systems that are practical, flexible, and scalable Improve processes over time without over-engineering Document workflows to support future growthAP Oversight, Vendors & Team Leadership Oversee accounts payable workflows and approvals Manage and mentor junior AP or accounting assistants Review work for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding Maintain vendor discipline, aging visibility, and lien waiver tracking Coordinate with external payroll providers, CPAs, and tax advisors Banking & Construction Draw Support (Future Scope) Prepare and manage construction draw packages Coordinate with banks and lenders Support planning of which builds are financed with which institutions Assist with cash flow forecasting tied to build schedules(Banking and draw responsibilities will phase in over time and are not expected on Day 1.)Who This Role Is ForSomeone withvery high attention to detailwho takes pride in clean, accurate work A strong communicator who can explain financials clearly to non-accountants Comfortable managing junior team members and reviewing their work Able to operate in a startup environment where systems are being built and refined Curious about how the business actually runs and how homes are built Willing to learn U.S. and Houston-specific construction practices Experience We're Looking For8–12+ years of accounting or finance experience Strong background inconstruction, real estate development, or project-based accounting Experience owning accounting functions end-to-end Experience setting up or improving accounting systems and processes Comfortable supporting a U.S.-based company English proficiency sufficient to work with U.S. owners, CPAs, and banks

Compensation $70,000–$100,000 USD, depending on experience, scope, and performance. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives tied to reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and process improvements. Why This Role Is UniqueYou'll helpbuildthe accounting function, not just inherit itYou'll work directly with ownership and have real influence You'll bring structure without bureaucracy The role can grow as ICONIQ Homes grows