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How much do part time cost controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time cost controller in the United States is $98,277.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time cost controller?

Part time cost controllers are professionals who work reduced hours and are responsible for monitoring and managing a company's costs and expenses. They analyze financial data, prepare cost reports, and help ensure that projects or operations stay within budget. By working part time, they provide essential cost management support while allowing for flexible work arrangements. Their role is crucial in helping businesses identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to excel as a part time cost controller?

A Part Time Cost Controller typically requires a background in accounting, finance, or business administration, along with analytical skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with financial software such as SAP, Oracle, or Excel, and sometimes certification like CMA, is often expected. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help individuals stand out in this role. Mastering these competencies ensures accurate cost tracking, supports informed decision-making, and helps maintain financial efficiency within an organization.

How does a part time cost controller typically collaborate with other departments to manage and track project expenses?

A part-time cost controller frequently works with project managers, finance teams, and procurement staff to gather, verify, and analyze cost data. They attend regular meetings to review budgets, track expenditures, and flag any variances from the financial plan. Effective communication is key, as they must ensure that all stakeholders are updated on cost-related issues and can make informed decisions to keep projects within budget. Despite working part-time, their role is integral in maintaining financial discipline across departments.
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$85 - $125/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Job Overview

Company: Santa Fe Mechanical.

Salary/Pay Rate: $4,000 to $6,500 per month retainer or $85 to $125 per hour.

Location: Aurora and Denver Metro, CO (Hybrid).

Job/Employment Type: Part-Time Contract.

Schedule: 15 to 25 hours per month.

Project Scope: Commercial Multi-Family New Construction.

Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.


The Opportunity

You will own the financial integrity of the company as the senior finance voice in the room. This role is designed for an experienced construction accounting professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function and operate independently. You will bridge our bookkeeper's daily execution, our project managers' job-level reality, and ownership's need for clear and timely information. You will install rhythm, structure, and reporting that holds up at enterprise scale.


How You Will Make An Impact

  • Own the monthly close process, working to close books by the 15th of the following month.
  • Review and approve all reconciliations for bank, credit card, AP, AR, and intercompany accounts.
  • Produce monthly financial statements and reconcile BuildOps job cost data to QuickBooks Online.
  • Own the monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule and lead the monthly WIP review.
  • Apply percentage-of-completion accounting to track billings, retainage, and projected margins.
  • Maintain a rolling cash forecast and lead the weekly cash meeting.
  • Build annual budgets and produce weekly metric dashboards for ownership.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a controller, assistant controller, or senior staff accountant in commercial construction.
  • Deep working understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and WIP schedules.
  • Fluency in job costing with the ability to build job cost reports from scratch.
  • Advanced expertise in QuickBooks Online, including chart of accounts and custom reports.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Self-directed ability to set the rhythm without daily management.


Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Active CPA or CMA designation.
  • Experience with BuildOps, Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar software.
  • Multi-entity or multi-LLC accounting experience.
  • Prior fractional controller or fractional-CFO experience.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation ranging from $4,000 to $6,500 monthly retainer or $85 to $125 hourly.
  • Defined path to a full-time Controller or Fractional CFO scope as revenue grows.
  • Direct weekly access to ownership and a clear mandate to install financial structure.
  • A modern tool stack utilizing QBO, Bill.com, and BuildOps.
  • Flexible hybrid schedule with minimal required on-site presence for month-end close.


About Us

Santa Fe Mechanical is a commercial general contractor specializing in new construction projects. We build our team culture upon trust, individual innovation, and open communication, empowering our managers to operate with true field independence. Our organization rejects rigid micromanagement, providing a collaborative environment where every voice matters and your ideas help shape our corporate growth.


Santa Fe Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.