Financial Controller

Steadfast Alliance; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Steadfast Alliance in San Antonio, FL seeks a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial discipline aligned with growth. You will own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls while coaching a high-performing team.

The role reports to the CFO and partners with operations to enhance profitability and cash flow. A CPA and multi-division experience are preferred for this senior, strategic position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent with leadership experience.
• Eight+ years progressive accounting experience including 3+ years as Controller/Accounting Manager.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and external audit experience.
• Construction/contracting or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate financial statements.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany, and payroll accounting.
• Set standards for reconciliations, journal entries, and documentation.
• Ensure fully supported balance sheet and documented accounting judgments.
• Deliver GAAP-compliant reporting and consolidated/divisional insights.
• Own job-cost accounting, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting where applicable.
• Improve cash flow visibility and manage receivables/payables processes.
• Lead internal controls, audits, and compliance with external regulators.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Job-cost accounting

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller

Steadfast |San Antonio, FL

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

The Opportunity

Steadfast isseeking an accomplished Financial Controller to lead its accounting functionand strengthen the financial discipline, reporting, and systems that supportthe company’s growth.

Reportingdirectly to the CFO, the Controller will own the integrity of the company’sfinancial statements, the effectiveness of its accounting operations, and thedevelopment of a high-performing accounting team. This leader will translatefinancial results into clear, actionable insights for executives and divisionalleaders while building reliable processes that can scale with the business.

This is ahands-on leadership role for someone who can move comfortably between reviewinga complex reconciliation, challenging a job-cost variance, coaching a teammember, and presenting financial results to leadership. The successfulcandidate will identify issues early, investigate their root causes, and drivethem through resolution.

What You Will Own

Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly,and annual close, delivering accurate, complete financial statements on aconsistent, clearly defined schedule.
• Oversee general ledgeraccounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals,intercompany activity where applicable, and payroll accounting.
• Establish clear standards foraccount reconciliations, journal entries, supporting documentation, andmanagement review.
• Ensure the balance sheet isfully supported, reconciling items are resolved promptly, and accountingjudgments are documented.
• Maintain consistentaccounting policies and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Deliver consolidated anddivisional reporting that explains operating results, significantvariances, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
• Prepare financial reportingpackages for the CFO, executive leadership, board, lenders, and otherfinancial partners, as needed.

Operational Finance & Job Profitability

• Partner with divisionalleaders and project managers to improve visibility into revenue, labor,materials, subcontractor costs, overhead, and job profitability.
• Lead monthly financial reviewmeetings that connect results to operational drivers and establish clearfollow-through on corrective actions.
• Own the integrity of job-costaccounting, including cost coding, allocations, cutoff, and reconciliationto the general ledger.
• Oversee revenue recognitionand work-in-progress reporting, where applicable, including the review ofestimates, change orders, and underbillings or overbillings.
• Establish reliable inventoryaccounting and reconciliation processes, including physical counts,valuation, usage tracking, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Identify margin erosion,unusual cost trends, and reporting gaps early enough for leaders to takeaction.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Partner with the CFO tomaintain dependable cash-flow forecasts and visibility into near-term cashrequirements.
• Oversee reporting onreceivables, collections, payables, retainage, and unbilled revenue, whereapplicable.
• Work with operations andaccounting teams to resolve billing issues, reduce overdue balances, andimprove the timing of cash collections.
• Strengthen payment approvalprocesses and controls over disbursements.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Design, document, andmaintain practical internal controls that protect company assets andsupport reliable financial reporting.
• Establish clear approvalauthority, segregation of duties, and review procedures across keyaccounting processes.
• Lead preparation for externalaudits and other financial reviews, serving as the primary accountingcontact and ensuring timely, well-supported responses.
• Maintain audit-ready recordsthroughout the year and resolve control deficiencies through documentedcorrective actions.
• Develop and enforce standardoperating procedures with clear ownership and accountability.
• Oversee the accounting team’stracking and documentation of Notices to Owner, lien waivers, andreleases, coordinating with operations and legal counsel as needed.
• Coordinate with externaladvisers on tax filings and other reporting requirements, and support theCFO with lender reporting and covenant monitoring.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve the reliability andefficiency of accounting workflows, financial reporting, and supportingsystems.
• Establish consistent accountstructures, job and divisional coding, and data standards that supportmeaningful reporting.
• Reduce unnecessary manualwork through appropriate automation, system integration, and processredesign.
• Strengthen controls overcritical spreadsheets, including data validation, documentation, access,and version management.
• Lead the accountingrequirements, testing, reconciliation, and adoption of financial systemimprovements.
• Partner with HR and payrollteams to ensure accurate payroll accounting, labor allocations, and timelyweekly labor reporting.

Team Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop theaccounting team, establishing clear responsibilities, performanceexpectations, and development plans.
• Build a culture of accuracy,accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Establish cross-training anddocumented procedures to reduce reliance on individual employees.
• Serve as a trusted partner tothe CFO and operational leaders, communicating financial issues clearlyand bringing practical recommendations.
• Address difficult issuesdirectly and constructively, maintaining high standards while buildingproductive relationships across departments.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree inAccounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of relevant educationand substantial accounting leadership experience.
• Eight or more years ofprogressive accounting experience, including at least three years leadingan accounting function as a Controller, Assistant Controller, orAccounting Manager with comparable responsibility.
• Demonstrated ownership of thefinancial close, financial statement preparation, balance sheetreconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge ofGAAP and experience supporting or leading external audits.
• Experience in construction,contracting, field services, or another project-based business withmeaningful job-cost accounting requirements.
• Proven ability to improveaccounting processes and reporting, with specific examples of measurableresults.
• Experience managing anddeveloping accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel proficiencyand strong experience with accounting or ERP systems, includingQuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to interpretfinancial results, explain operational implications, and hold stakeholdersaccountable for follow-through.

Preferred

• Active CPA designation.
• Experience in a multi-division, multi-entity, or growing organization.
• Experience with constructionaccounting, work-in-progress schedules, retainage, inventory, andcontract-based revenue recognition.
• Experience implementing orupgrading an ERP or financial reporting system.
• Experience in a privateequity-backed environment or supporting lender and board reporting.
• Public accounting experiencecombined with hands-on operational accounting leadership.

What Success Looks Like

Within thefirst year, the Controller will be expected to demonstrate:

• A dependable close:Financial statements are delivered on an agreed schedule, with completereconciliations and fewer late adjustments.
• Trusted financialinformation: Leadership can confidently usedivisional and job-level reporting to evaluate performance and makedecisions.
• Stronger controls:Critical accounting processes are documented, consistently followed, andsupported by evidence of review.
• Better cash visibility:Receivables, billing issues, payment obligations, and cash requirementsare clearly understood and actively managed.
• Measurable processimprovements: Priority changes reduce manual effort,improve accuracy, or shorten reporting cycles.
• An accountable team:Responsibilities are clear, performance expectations are understood, andessential processes have trained backup coverage.

The Leadership Standard

We arelooking for a Controller who takes ownership of outcomes, brings sound judgmentto complex issues, and follows through on commitments. You should becomfortable building structure, asking difficult questions, and working closelywith operations to solve problems.

For anaccounting leader who enjoys improving both the numbers and the processesbehind them, this role offers direct partnership with the CFO and meaningfulinfluence over how Steadfast operates and grows.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, and Ancillary insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays