Controller

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Controller to oversee all accounting functions and activities. This pivotal role will manage and improve financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance, and strategic financial planning, with support for HR and audit functions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and software, be self-directed, and possess excellent communication and prioritization skills.

Accounting Responsibilities

Accounting Operations: Manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks (payroll, AP, AR, sales/use tax, cash flow)

Bookkeeping Policies & Systems: Implement and update accounting procedures, policies, and software

Financial Reporting: Prepare and close periods, post adjustments, and generate financial statements/reports (job cost, progress billings, WIP).

Job Cost Management: Oversee job cost accounting and collaborate on project schedules and expenses

Accounts Receivable & Payable: Supervise AR/AP, including collections, payments, and lien waivers

Cash Flow Management: Monitor balances and optimize cash flow.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budget formulation, expense monitoring, and revenue forecasting

Tax Planning & Compliance: Optimize tax positions with external firm and manage audit processes

Responsible for entering and maintaining project information including cost estimates, budgets and monthly budget adjustments

Support public accounting functions by providing necessary documentation for audits, reviews, compilations and tax return preparation

Utilize Foundation Software, UtilizeCore, and QuickBooks to manage financial transactions efficiently

Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of financial tasks and adherence to deadlines

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing an accounting team

Proficient in account reconciliation and general ledger accounting practices.

Strong understanding of corporate and public accounting principles

Familiarity with financial concepts and their application in day-to-day operations

Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting requirements and filing of returns

Familiarity with construction-based practices including AIA billings, lien waivers and prevailing wage compliance and reporting

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Office 365 applications including designing queries and use of complex Excel formulae

Ability to generate journal entries accurately and efficiently

Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Demonstrate effective analytical skills to handle routine situations

Proficient ability to handle multiple projects and priorities and maintaining flexibility in establishing priorities

Exercise sound judgment in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information

Ability to convey essential information clearly and concisely in oral and written communications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

CPA designation and public accounting experience is required.

Construction accounting experience (WIP, job costing, budget adjustment) is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 3 years related accounting experience dealing with month-end close process and the review, analysis, and interpretation of financial data and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions.

Notary a plus or willing to obtain notary

Experience in using Foundation Software and QuickBooks for transaction processing and financial reporting is preferred.

Full-time