About Night Owl Companies, LLC
Night Owl Companies, LLC is a growing, multi-division construction services organization supporting multifamily, commercial, and national construction projects across multiple markets. Our divisions include Electrical Contracting, Stone Fabrication & Installation, General Contracting, Restoration, and National Construction Services. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant / Controller to lead and strengthen our financial operations at the corporate level.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant / Controller will oversee all accounting operations for Night Owl Companies, LLC and its affiliated entities. This role is responsible for full-cycle construction accounting, financial reporting, job costing process management, and GAAP compliance while providing direct leadership to the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep construction accounting expertise and proven experience managing and developing finance professionals.
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)
What We Offer
- 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