Construction Financial Controller

Job Description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

As a Controller at New Lyfe Accounting (NLA), you are accountable for managing all aspects of client accounting operations. You partner closely with the Staff Accountant to deliver exceptional service and maintain the highest standards of financial accuracy and professionalism. You assume full ownership of the financial statements and WIP reports, ensuring the integrity, timeliness, and reliability of all client financial data. As a 100% remote role, youll have clear expectations and a high level of autonomy to crush your goals.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Ownership of financial reporting, including the WIP

Process evaluation and improvements

Overseeing other accounting functions

Meeting cadences

Communication with third parties

Building long-lasting client relationships

Training and collaborating with team membersHow youll contribute:

Managing the month-end close process and controls

Adjusting journal entries

Financial reporting

WIP inquiries and reporting

Reviewing team members work and providing constructive coaching

Leading client meetings with financial insights

Assisting with financial audits and reviews

Communicating with third parties like banks, CPAs, and surety professionalsWhat youll bring to the table:

5 years of accounting experience (required)

2 years of Construction-specific accounting experience (required)

Accounting Degree (required)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work remotely and independently

The ability to manage multiple clients in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Excel/GSuite

Excellent service skills when interacting with clients.

Ability to manage and lead a teamWhat youll love about NLA:

Accrued PTO (after 6 months of employment)

Accrued sick time

100% remote work with home office allowance

Employer-sponsored health insurance

3% Simple IRA match (after 1 year of employment)

Paid parental leave

12 paid company holidaysKey things the NLA team understands:

Were numbers people, but were also people people. We put our relationships with clients and team members at the top of our list of priorities.

We are a high-growth, high-performing organization committed to personal development.

We are motivated by excellence. We do ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We do hard work, and there will be struggles. We want people who can embrace the struggle and fall in love with how we serve the construction industry.

There is no such thing as Thats not my job. As a team-based firm, we expect everyone to jump in and get their hands dirty.

We believe that its important to be courageous. You should have the confidence to use your voice, share your ideas, and defend them.

When we say were going to do something, we do it. Were proactive in making sure we always keep our promises.

As thoughtful problem solvers, we never present problems without well-researched solutions.About NLA

NLA is a specialty firm helping commercial construction organizations navigate the industrys unique financial landscape. From bookkeeping services and controller partnerships to advisory services, were more than just an accountant. We operate as an extension of a clients team, strengthening their organization with financial services tailored to their operational needs AND their growth goals.

We believe in hard work, innovating for our clients, and getting results. We also believe in freedom and flexibility, which is why NLA has been a 100% remote firm since its inception.

We provide a New Lyfe to our clients in the construction industry and to our team. As a team member, youll have endless opportunities to build a successful career youre passionate about while maintaining the personal life you love. Youll also have the ability to explore multiple areas of the firm with no limit to your growth.

This is a remote position.

Full-time

Fully remote