Financial Controller

Position Summary

An experienced CFO / Financial Controller with a strong background in the construction and real estate industries, preferably with previous experience working for a General Contractor.

The ideal candidate will have extensive CFO and Controller-level experience overseeing financial operations, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project cost controls.

We are looking for a seasoned financial leader with strong construction and real estate financial experience, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven history of long-term employment and career stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial and accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and closing processes.
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and strategic financial plans.
• Oversee construction project accounting, job costing, project budgets, and profitability.
• Manage WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Monitor project costs, labor, materials, and budget variances.
• Establish strong internal controls and ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Manage banking relationships, external audits, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a CFO, Financial Controller, or Corporate Controller.
• Strong financial background in construction and real estate, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Proven experience managing financial operations for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial management.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification and/or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Previous CFO or Controller experience within a General Contracting or real estate company.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects and project profitability.