HR Controller
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What you'll do
- Oversee payroll accounting, accruals, and reconciliations using QuickBooks Online
- Partner with HR leadership on compensation and benefits cost analysis, particularly for field and project-based employees
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal controls
- Develop and maintain HR-related financial reporting and forecasting models
- Support audits related to payroll, benefits, and employee-related expenses
- Analyze workforce metrics to support strategic decision-making across construction operations
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance with exposure to HR or payroll functions
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, benefits accounting, and compliance requirements
- Experience working with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Nice to have
- CPA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience supporting the construction industry or similar project-based environments preferred
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Who:
A growing and well-capitalized organization within the construction industry is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented HR Controller to oversee financial operations related to human resources.
What:
The HR Controller will manage payroll accounting, compensation analysis, benefits financial oversight, and ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory HR requirements using tools such as QuickBooks Online.
When:
This is an immediate need for a full-time, permanent position.
Where:
The role is based in a hybrid work environment in Woodstock, Georgia.
Why:
This position is being added to support organizational growth and enhance financial transparency across HR operations within a construction-focused business.
Office Environment:
Professional, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with cross-functional interaction between finance and HR teams supporting field and corporate operations.
Salary:
Competitive base salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.
Position Overview:
The HR Controller serves as a key liaison between HR and Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic workforce cost planning in a construction industry environment.
● Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll accounting, accruals, and reconciliations using QuickBooks Online
- Partner with HR leadership on compensation and benefits cost analysis, particularly for field and project-based employees
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal controls
- Develop and maintain HR-related financial reporting and forecasting models
- Support audits related to payroll, benefits, and employee-related expenses
- Analyze workforce metrics to support strategic decision-making across construction operations
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
● 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance with exposure to HR or payroll functions
● Experience supporting the construction industry or similar project-based environments preferred
● Strong knowledge of payroll systems, benefits accounting, and compliance requirements
● Experience working with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms
● Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
● Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Company
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