Construction Finance Controller: Budgeting & Reporting Lead

Chesapeake Search Partners; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation alongside the business unit President, and ensure core internal control policies and procedures are followed by the business and its accounting staff.

This role provides oversight of daily accounting functions and financial reporting to support the company’s objectives, including month-end, year-end closes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of full cycle accounting experience is required.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in local sales and use tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and the month end and year end close process.
• Superior organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including billing, AR, AP, GL, POC accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Implement robust accounting controls to minimize risk and maintain a documented system of policies and procedures.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the production of annual budgets and forecasts
• Provide insightful financial analysis to management.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Engage in special projects and generate specialized reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.
• Assist with annual audits and perform additional related duties as required.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

CPA preferred

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation alongside the business unit President, and ensure core internal control policies and procedures are followed by the business and its accounting staff.

This role provides oversight of daily accounting functions and financial reporting to support the company’s objectives, including month-end, year-end closes,