Controller

Baker Charles; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Charles is seeking a Controller to join its finance team in a fast-growing construction environment in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role reports to the CFO and will shape the expansion of financial operations and internal controls while working closely with the CEO and key stakeholders.

The position emphasizes project accounting, broad financial processes, and strategic initiatives with occasional travel. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with leadership ability and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Oversee financial operations, accounting and reporting.
• Develop financial processes to provide actionable solutions.
• Improve controls and manage month-end close.
• Mitigate risk through best-practice financial controls.
• Collaborate with CFO/CEO on ad hoc strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive expansion of the finance function and processes.
• Lead month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage project accounting and project-related activities.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A very exciting and successful Construction business is looking to recruit a Controller to join their exciting and dynamic finance team. The Controller position will report into the CFO as they look to expand the finance function into the next chapter of their growth.

The Controller will work very closely with the CFO, CEO, and key stakeholders to drive the expansion of the business. This is a varied and broad role, which will have definitive career progression opportunities in the future. The role will be heavily involved in project work and previous project accounting and/or project management will be highly sought after. You will be responsible for financial operations, accounting, reporting, developing financial processes to provide solutions, overseeing best financial business practices towards the month-end close process, and also mitigating risk while improving controls. Due to the broad nature of this role, there may also be ad hoc strategic projects working with the CFO and CEO alike.

The business is looking for someone who is comfortable within a fast-growing environment and can effectively adapt to situations as it becomes necessary. Including strong skills in stakeholder management and leadership ability. This person needs to be an effective communicator and be highly driven to succeed.

This role is paying an attractive base salary and comprehensive package with occasional travel.