Financial Controller

NorthPoint Search Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growing construction company in Gwinnett. The role covers all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, job cost reporting, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls.

You will lead a small team and work with executives to analyze financial performance, develop forecasts, and ensure compliance with GAAP and tax requirements. Construction industry experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Financial Controller with staff leadership.
• 10+ years total accounting/finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• 2+ years construction job cost accounting experience.
• 2+ years Sage 300 construction accounting software experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations including A/R, A/P, job cost, inventory accounting, payroll review, and revenue recognition.
• Supervise staff of two in the above activities.
• Coordinate and direct budget preparation, forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with tax accountant and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Provide executive team with financial analysis, identify trends, and develop forecasts.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Staff leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Job cost accounting

Cash flow forecasting

CPA or CMA

Sage 300 construction

Construction industry

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Sage 300 Construction Accounting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Financial Controller A growing construction company based in Gwinnett seeks an experienced Financial Controller to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, job cost reporting, budgets, forecast preparation, as well as development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. The Financial Controller will manage all accounting operations and ensure the financial health of the organization. Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Job Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Payroll Review and Revenue Recognition
• Supervise staff of two in the above activities
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Manage and forecast cash flow
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Serve as liaison with 3rd party tax accountant and auditors
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Provide executive team with financial analysis, identify trends, and develop forecasts
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• 5+ years of work experience as a Financial Controller with staff leadership
• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience with creating and analyzing financial statements
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• CPA or CMA certification
• 2+ years construction job cost accounting experience
• 2+ years Sage 300 construction accounting software experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with tax regulations and compliance Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary 125k-130k