Controller - Construction - Base Salary to 160k/year - Fort Myers, FL

AllSearch Professional Staffing

Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Controller - Construction - Base Salary to 160k/year - Fort Myers, FL

Our client is a construction company in the Fort Myers area. They continue to take on many large-scale commercial construction projects. Our client's longevity, financial strength, and reputation for completing projects on time and within budget have solidified their position within the industry.
The Controller will oversee the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory standards. The Controller involves managing accounting functions such as general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and budgeting, as well as providing strategic financial analysis to support decision-making. The Controller will also oversee internal controls, lead audits, and manage cash flow, ensuring financial stability and liquidity. Additionally, this role will work closely with senior leadership to drive financial planning and performance analysis across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all financial activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Liaise with external auditors and CPA's to ensure proper financial reporting.
Lead the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to measure financial performance and project success.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including the Work-in Progress (WIP), profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Collaborate with Project Teams and the Executive Leadership Team to provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
Act as internal consultant to various departments for projects needing financial/accounting expertise or delegate such responsibility to direct reports.
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to support efficient operations.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, including GAAP.
Perform financial analysis and reporting, as needed.
This position manages the Accounting Manager and oversees the Accounting Team which includes the Accounting Clerks. This position is responsible for the overall financial reporting, billing, pay applications, accounts payable, and accounts receivables

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience is required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required (or 20+ years of construction accounting experience).
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) certification is preferred.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred.
10+ years of construction accounting experience is required.
5+ years in a managerial or supervisory accounting role is required.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals (GAAP) is required.
Experience with Sage Intacct is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is required.

Compensation:

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