Divisional Accounting Controller

Korn Ferry Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry partners with our client to recruit a Divisional Accounting Controller. This leadership role oversees month-end close, journal entries, forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the division.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Accounting or Finance, an active CPA, over 10 years in accounting/finance, and construction-industry experience. Collaboration with corporate and division teams is essential to drive profitability and control.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Public accounting experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, balance sheets, and P&L statements.
• Develop monthly forecasts and participate in annual budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with division management, distribution centers, and corporate to maintain controls.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (Active)

Job description

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for Divisional Accounting Controller

Position Summary:

The Divisional Accounting Controller is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting. The Divisional Accounting Controller is responsible for meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Divisional Accounting Controller will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to insure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Effectively completing the month-end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Compose a monthly forecast and participate in annual budget
• The Divisional Accounting Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.
• Under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring payroll and functions related to hourly and salaried personnel are adhered to.

Decision Making:

The Divisional Accounting Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Divisional Accounting Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

Requirements:

• Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• Work Experience: 10+ years in an accounting or finance role, public accounting experience will also be considered.
• Construction industry experience required (from directly working for a business that has a construction component to their business or from Construction clients in public accounting).

Compensation:

$120,000 - $150,000 salary plus bonus