Controller

Compensation: To $150K.

Job Overview - Controller - 34487

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial information while partnering with executive and operational leadership to support business performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee month-end close, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, and accounting operations.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Provide executive reporting and dashboards covering revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, cash flow, WIP, A/R aging, and budget-to-actual results.
• Oversee job costing, project profitability, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, labor efficiency, and progress billing.
• Manage accounts receivable and collections while partnering with operations to resolve billing issues.
• Oversee subcontractor payments, invoice approvals, 1099 reporting, lien compliance, and related processes.
• Partner with Payroll/HR to ensure accurate calculation and payment of bonuses, commissions, and incentive compensation.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms and auditors on tax, audit, and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Construction or restoration industry accounting experience required.
• Insurance restoration, TPA, or Contractor Connection experience preferred.
• Strong experience with job costing, WIP, project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and compliance documentation preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with NetSuite, Paylocity, DASH, or Albi is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to executive and non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and payroll information.

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: #li-Onsite

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Linked In Poster: #LI-LE1

About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
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• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.