Controller - CFO Track

Australia-Employment; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Controller for a CFO-track leadership role in Columbus, IN. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, tax, audits and cash management, and you will lead strategic financial planning for complex projects in construction/steel.

This is an on-site senior position with significant influence on financial performance. The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation, has 5+ years in a senior finance role, and brings expertise in Vista ERP, job costing, and WIP accounting to drive

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and CPA licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance or accounting role.
• Proven construction/steel industry experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency with Vista ERP is required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial activities, including accounting, budgets, reports, tax and audits.
• Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts with executive leadership.
• Study trends and projections for growth and expansion opportunities.
• Prepare all financial reports, statements and regulatory filings.
• Monitor sales/profit projections vs. actuals and optimize planning.
• Manage cash, investments and capital strategies for growth and M&A.
• Collaborate with executives to scale systems, processes and personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Budgeting

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Vista ERP

Job description

Controller - CFO Track

$125000 - $150000 per year | Columbus, IN | On-Site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client, a growing and well-established construction and structural steel organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing financial reporting, job cost accounting, cash management, budgeting, lender reporting, and operational financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, structural steel, fabrication, or project-based manufacturing environments and possess deep expertise in job costing, work-in-process (WIP) accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and financial management of complex projects.

Why join us?

• Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance

Job Details

Our organization is in search of a highly qualified and experienced Permanent Controller who is ready to take the next step on the CFO track. This is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in the financial management of our company. As the Permanent Controller, you will be the backbone of our financial operations, providing strategic leadership, managing and overseeing all financial activities, and ensuring the financial integrity of our business.

Responsibilities

1. Overseeing all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
2. Directing financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with President, COO and other executive management team members on strategic growth plans.
3. Studying, analyzing and reporting on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth.
4. Directing the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.
5. Reviewing reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate.
6. Overseeing the investment of funds and manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital-raising strategies to support a firm’s expansion, and deal with mergers and acquisitions.
7. Collaborating with the executive management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.

Qualifications

1. CPA designation is required.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
3. Proven experience in the construction and steel industry is a must.
4. Proficiency in Vista ERP is required.
5. Extensive experience with month-end close processes.
6. Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.
7. Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
8. Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
9. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
10. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

This position offers a unique opportunity for those looking to have a significant impact in a growing and dynamic organization. If you are a seasoned financial professional with a strategic mindset, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.