About this opportunity
ICONIQ Homes lists this Construction Controller (Residential Homebuilding) opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Mexico (Remote – supporting Houston, TX operations)
Company: ICONIQ Homes
About ICONIQ Homes
ICONIQ Homes is a growing residential home builder based in Houston, Texas. We are in an early growth phase and are intentionally building our systems, processes, and financial visibility the right way as we scale.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Construction Controller to take ownership of our accounting and reporting function and help us build a strong, flexible financial foundation from the ground up.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who:
Understands construction or project-based accounting
Has exceptional attention to detail
Communicates clearly and confidently
Enjoys building systems (not just maintaining them)
Thrives in a startup environment
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 reporting
AP 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-Out
Help 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 growth
AP 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 For
Someone with very high attention to detail who 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 For
8–12+ years of accounting or finance experience
Strong background in construction, 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
Nice to have
Prior experience supporting U.S. entities
Residential homebuilding exposure
Experience with construction draws or lender reporting
How Success Is Measured
Ownership is no longer involved in day-to-day accounting
Clean, timely closes with minimal rework
Accurate, actionable cost-per-home reporting
Strong financial discipline without unnecessary rigidity
Systems that scale as the company grows
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 Unique
You’ll help build the accounting function, not just inherit it
You’ll work directly with ownership and have real influence
You’ll bring structure without bureaucracy
The role can grow as ICONIQ Homes grows
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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