Division Controller: Construction

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Division Controller for the Construction division in Charlotte, NC. This role reports to executives, oversees the accounting team, and drives financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and project finance across the division.

You will partner with operational leaders to improve performance, ensure compliance, and deliver timely financial reporting. A proactive leader with a strong accounting background is ideal for this high-impact, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in construction.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements and general ledger functions.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting department operations and design organizational structure.
• Manage daily accounting functions: AP/AR, payroll, GL, budgeting, cash forecasting.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage regulatory filings and external audits.
• Develop and document accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Lead job costing and AIA billing processes and annual budgeting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Division Controller: Construction

$110000 - $135000 per year | Charlotte, NC | On-site | Permanent

Controller/$$$/Competitive compensation package!!

A bit about us:

Our client is a respected and growing organization offering a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and long-term career growth. This is an opportunity to join a stable, high-performing team and make a meaningful impact on the company's financial operations and success.

Why join us?

Own the financial strategy and performance of a major operating division.

Partner directly with executives and operational leaders to drive business results.

Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team while expanding your leadership impact.

Gain broad exposure across reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and project finance.

Make a visible impact in a fast-paced, project-driven environment where your work influences key decisions.

Join a stable, growth-oriented organization with strong leadership and long-term career potential.

Job Details

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller for our Construction division. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where you will play a critical role in driving the financial success of our company. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
2. Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc.
3. Conducting complex financial analysis, preparing detailed reports and making recommendations based on findings.
4. Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
5. Managing and complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
6. Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
7. Managing job costing and AIA billing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
8. Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
9. Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
10. Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting.
11. Working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely audit of the company's financial records.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the construction industry.
3. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
4. Experience with creating financial statements.
5. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
6. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills - SAP experience is a must.
7. Strong understanding of job costing and AIA billing.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
9. Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
10. Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
11. High attention to detail and accuracy.
12. Ability to direct and supervise.

The Controller is a key leadership role and needs a proactive individual who is excited about driving change and has a "roll-up your sleeves" mentality. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

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