Financial Controller

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and 401k

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with the VP-Finance on reporting and analysis. The role requires strong leadership for a team, experience with intercompany accounting, and hands-on oversight of payroll and taxes.

Hybrid work arrangement with three in-office days per week; interaction with senior management and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• 3+ years experience managing a team in a B2B construction/engineering or service env.
• CMiC construction ERP experience a plus; intermediate Excel; Office 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate with VP of Finance and external auditors; provide monthly/quarterly reports.
• Manage intercompany transactions and internal controls; payroll and tax support.
• Assist with job costing and labor/burden rate analysis; drive process improvements.
• Lead and develop the General Ledger team; optimize financial software use.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Intercompany accounting

Job costing

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Master's degree desirable

Tools

CMiC

Office 365

Job description

Position Summary

The Financial Controller serves as a leader, subject matter expert, and teammate on all corporate financial matters. This includes reporting, costing, analysis, intercompany analysis, and some audit responsibilities.

Reports To: VP-Finance

Location: Burlington, MA

Direct Reports: 3 (7 total)

This full-time position is hybrid with three days in office (M, T, W)

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the company
• Ensure compliance with financial standards including GAAP, payroll and sales taxes.
• Provide direct support to VP of Finance and ensure open communication on accounting matters.
• Conduct payroll reviews and provide labor/burden rate support.
• Monitor daily cash management and cash control processes including payments to vendors and reconciliations of bank statements.
• Provide monthly/quarterly results reports and ad hoc reports to senior and executive management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants for taxes, financial statement audits and other financial reviews.
• Identify need and implement new technologies to enhance financial management and reporting when needed.

Internal Controls

• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures on day-to-day activities.
• Facilitate preparation, review and filing of monthly sales/use taxes and personal property taxes for CBES entities.
• Maintain control of internal and external intercompany transactions and reconciliation of balances.
• Provide leadership for the team, ensuring proper procedures are followed and consistently applied.

Team Management

• Provide feedback on performance, coaching, cross training, and professional development of General Ledger Team.
• Use and manage financial software and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments, parent companies and other subsidiaries on accounting and job costing matters.
• Build relationships with internal and external representatives.

Required Qualifications

Perform other duties as required.

• Strong integrity and work ethic are critical.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent, a Master’s degree desirable.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• 3+ years’ experience managing a team.
• B2B in construction/engineering or service environment, with some job costing experience.
• Experience with construction ERP software, CMiC a plus.
• Proficient in Office 365, with intermediate Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

Skills/Competencies

• Commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Display effective interpersonal skills with all levels of employees both within and outside of the accounting team.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize accordingly and switch between tasks frequently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn in an engaging, highly collaborative team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office setting with frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting, up to 15 lbs.

About Cbes

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don’t just hire anyone at CBES; we’re looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you’re ready to get started, let’s go!

CBES is An Affirative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.