Divisional Controller - Hybrid Construction Finance Leader

Starlite Building Services; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

ESOP – Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Starlite Building Services seeks a Divisional Controller to lead the division's finance function from the Davie, FL office, ensuring GAAP compliant financial reporting, robust controls, and risk-managed project accounting. You will partner with Operations and Legal to optimize margins, cash flow, and contract performance across multiple projects in the region.

The role requires 15+ years in finance/accounting with 5+ years in management within construction or a large subcontractor, and a deep

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance/accounting experience with at least 5 years of management experience.
• Experience leading the finance function for a self-perform division of a general contractor or a larger subcontractor.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts and lien law.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field required.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinker and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with urgency and ownership of deliverables.
• Demonstrated understanding of project accounting concepts and application in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated people and team management skills, proven ability to develop others.

Responsibilities

• Financial business partner to Divisional Leadership Team and member of Finance Leadership team.
• Oversight of financial controls for external Starlite work, ensuring strong controls over both financial processes and systems.
• Partner with Operations, Legal and within Finance to evaluate, negotiate, and manage contract terms aligning with goals and risk tolerance.
• Monitor project billing, retention, and lien waivers, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to interpret contract language, assess risk exposure, and determine when to escalate to Legal or Risk.
• Develop and maintain processes, templates, and tools that improve consistency and accountability in finance and contract administration.
• Enforces policy to ensure financial stability of projects and informed decisions on risk management.
• Accountable for funding due diligence on new projects, assess creditworthiness of potential clients, and ensure valid lien rights.
• Ensures all external reporting is GAAP compliant and consistent
• Oversees WIP and project financial reporting; drives forecasting of revenue, profit, cash flow and risk/opportunity
• Lead monthly CTC meetings to review budgets, costs and cash flow; coordinate with Audit and Tax teams.
• Collaborates with directors and corporate functions to maintain reporting consistency and process efficiencies.

Skills

Finance leadership

Contract accounting

GAAP reporting

Team management

Construction contracts

Lien law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Starlite Building Services seeks a Divisional Controller to lead the division's finance function from the Davie, FL office, ensuring GAAP compliant financial reporting, robust controls, and risk-managed project accounting. You will partner with Operations and Legal to optimize margins, cash flow, and contract performance across multiple projects in the region.

The role requires 15+ years in finance/accounting with 5+ years in management within construction or a large subcontractor, and a deep