Division Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a hands-on finance leader to oversee the Construction Division's financial operations in Charlotte, NC. You will partner with the executive team, drive month-end closes, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for multiple projects.

Applicants should bring accounting leadership, strong reporting skills, and experience with SAP and MS Excel. Travel to job sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in accounting/finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and communicate results to executive leadership.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Partner with Project Managers and Engineers on budgets and cost control.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the division.
• Supervise a team of three AP accountants.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify financial strategies aligning with company goals.
• Travel to job sites as needed.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Office

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the financial operations of the Construction Division and strong exposure to the executive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and communicate results to executive leadership
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Partner closely with Project Managers and Engineers on project budgets and cost control
• Oversee the division’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Supervise a team of three AP accountants
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Support internal and external audits
• Identify financial strategies that support company goals
• Travel to job sites as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Accounting and finance leadership experience
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• SAP experience is a plus
• Construction or project-based accounting experience is highly valuable