Executive Controller: Multi-Site Finance Leader

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Additional performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting across field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will supervise month-end closes, budgets, and audits, while developing staff and driving initiatives across sites.

You will oversee Major Projects finance, joint ventures, and the shared services hub, guiding finance from bidding to completion in a growth-oriented environment with cross-site exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA a plus.
• Minimum 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience.
• North American cross-border experience preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control principles.
• Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• HR practices and laws knowledge.
• Analytical skills for financial data, reporting, and projections.
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise; Discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Staff training and management ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely with managers and staff in various locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for site accounting and related issues.
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and forecasted financial information (variance reports, budgets, statements).
• Support multiple construction project teams with financial reporting needs.
• Manage financials for joint ventures (lead and minority positions).
• Maintain internal controls to ensure GAAP/SOX compliance and address corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance and prepare reports for government agencies.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and support audits.
• Manage month-end close and implement corporate accounting initiatives at sites.
• Lead the annual operating budget process.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations and oversee training across payroll, AP, AR, job costing, and HR.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and handle special projects as needed.

Skills

GAAP/SOX compliance

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgets & forecasts

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-site coordination

Construction project finance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA a plus

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

ERP systems

Automated financial reporting

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting across field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will supervise month-end closes, budgets, and audits, while developing staff and driving initiatives across sites.

You will oversee Major Projects finance, joint ventures, and the shared services hub, guiding finance from bidding to completion in a growth-oriented environment with cross-site exposure.