Senior Controller

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The Senior Controller is the senior financial leader responsible for the organization’s financial health, long-range financial strategy, and operational integrity. The Senior Controller oversees planning, reporting, risk management, and compliance while mentoring a team of 2-3 direct reports. This leader drives clarity, accountability, and strong financial discipline across the business.

• Build and manage the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Lead long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and funding strategies.
• Provide leadership with financial insights and recommendations to meet company targets.

• Manage cash flow, treasury, liquidity, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee accounting functions, including AP/AR, billing, payroll, GL, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes and deliver financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings; implement improvements from audit findings.
• Maintain all state registrations, licenses, and compliance filings.
• Manage banking and credit relationships to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, SEC standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee insurance coverage with the CEO.

• Mentor and develop finance staff and oversee workload and accuracy.
• Partner with executives to align financial and operational goals.
• Present results, dashboards, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, COO, board, and investors.

• Analyze operations for cost savings and process improvements.
• Track KPIs to monitor performance and progress.

• Oversee financial systems for scalability and reliability.
• Use analytics tools to enhance decision-making.

• Uphold ethical financial practices.
• Support ESG reporting when applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA, CFA, CMA, or similar credential preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of senior-level financial management experience, ideally in construction or project management consulting.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferred.
• Background in Controller, Finance Director, or similar finance leadership roles.
• Proven strategic planning, financial modeling, and operational finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience with M&A, capital planning, and financial due diligence.
• Strong ERP and financial systems skills;
  Sage Intacct preferred.
• Advanced Excel capability including pivot tables and financial modeling.

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking paired with hands‑on execution.

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Construction and Building Construction