Controller

McKenzie Craft; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Craft is seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting and cash flow management in Miami, Florida. This hands-on role focuses on operational involvement and developing the finance team.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, with 7-10 years in financial management, preferably in the manufacturing sector. QuickBooks and ERP experience is essential.

The position is salaried, exempt, and 100% in office, with a clear path to promotion tied to company growth.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of accounting or financial management experience required.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GAAP financial statements and lead financial closes.
• Manage cash flow and budgeting.
• Monitor job costing and project profitability.
• Develop the finance team and oversee payroll.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Management

QuickBooks

GAAP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job Costing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP System experience

QuickBooks

Job description

Controller

Lead the financial backbone of a high‑end custom fabrication shop, with a clear path to Director of Finance and CFO.

McKenzie Craft is a luxury custom fabrication firm in Miami producing architectural millwork and casework for hospitality, retail, and luxury residential clients. Recent projects include Viceroy, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton, Casamar, Pier Sixty‑Six, and SLS. We operate out of a 25,000 sq ft converted 1938 warehouse in Miami, Fl.

We are hiring a Controller to own financial reporting, cash flow, job costing, and internal controls while mentoring the finance team and supporting strategic decisions. This is a hands‑on, operationally embedded role for someone ready to take the next step.

What you will do

• Prepare GAAP financial statements and lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closes
• Manage cash flow, rolling forecasts, working capital, AR, AP, retainage, and billing cycles
• Monitor job costing, gain/fade, and project profitability across labor, materials, freight, subs, and overhead
• Partner with the CEO and outside CPA on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Conduct variance analysis and build financial dashboards and KPI tracking systems
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, audits, banking relationships, lender reporting, and insurance renewals
• Maintain internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit‑ready documentation
• Lead and develop the finance team, oversee payroll, and own the integrity of accounting systems
• Drive automation, process improvement, and reporting standardization

What you bring

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. CPA preferred
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of accounting or financial management experience
• Manufacturing industry experience required. Millwork, construction, or subcontractor trade a strong plus
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership experience preferred
• Strong QuickBooks experience required
• Prior ERP system experience required
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and job costing methodologies
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls
• Hands‑on and operationally involved. Comfortable on the shop floor, not just behind a desk
• Curious and inquisitive. Asks questions, digs into the numbers, understands the work behind them

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods at a desk and on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must wear appropriate PPE when visiting job sites (steel‑toed boots, eyewear, hard hats)

Key Metrics

Reporting accuracy, budget performance, working capital optimization, job costing accuracy, process efficiency, compliance and controls, and team development.

Salaried, exempt. 100% in office, no remote or hybrid. Reports to the CEO. Clear promotion path tied to company growth milestones.