Controller – Construction Services, 79051

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Controller for a leading construction services firm in the Seattle area. The role focuses on building and growing the finance/accounting function, with emphasis on budgets, variance reporting, and Work-in-Progress controls.

You will partner with the CFO and senior leadership to drive bottom-line performance. The ideal candidate will bring a metrics-driven, change-agent mindset and a track record of transforming finance organizations

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounting functions for a growing construction services business.
• Provide business-partner support to the CFO and leadership team with metrics, budgets, and variance reporting.
• Lead Work-in-Progress accounting and related processes to improve project profitability.

Job description

Our client is a leading construction services business that is currently experiencing significant growth under private equity ownership. We are seeking an accomplished Controller to actively contribute to building and growing the finance/accounting function to support the further expansion of the business. This individual will have a strong understanding of business metrics, budgets and variance reporting procedures. The controller must be accustomed to Work-in-Progress accounting within a construction services environment. This could include coming from the general contracting, specialty contracting and engineering services industry.

Our client seeks a highly disciplined, metrics-driven change agent capable of building a best-in-class finance organization focused on the bottom-line. Ideally you will have demonstrated experience in effecting cultural transformation, implementing process and collaborating cross functionally across an organization. This position requires a high energy, self-motivated leader with an executive presence who can serve as a business partner to the Chief Financial Officer. There is a very attractive compensation package on offer inclusive of cash bonus opportunities.