Interim & Fractional Controller Consultants with Construction Expertise~National

Gilder Search Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Diverse Clientele

Supportive Team

Professional Growth

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Controllers with expertise in the construction sector to join a dynamic consulting team. This role offers the flexibility of fractional or full-time work, allowing you to engage with a diverse array of clients. You will be responsible for overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in financial management. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for consulting and a strong background in financial management, this opportunity promises both professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on client businesses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial management experience in the construction industry.
• Hands-on accounting experience with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Streamline monthly and year-end closing processes and oversee cash reporting.
• Perform analytical procedures on financial results and prepare variance analyses.

Skills

Financial Management

Construction Project Accounting

Cost Management

Financial Compliance

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

MS Excel Proficiency

Tools

Construction-Specific Financial Software

Job description

Fahrenheit Advisors Interim and Fractional Controller Consultants with Construction Expertise - National

Fahrenheit Advisors is seeking experienced, hands-on Controllers with Construction Industry expertise to join our finance and accounting consulting practice serving clients in Virginia, North Carolina and Nationwide. This role will be working with clients on a fractional or full-time, interim basis and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented and supportive team. Our clients typically range from emerging growth to middle-market companies that rely on Fahrenheit for advisory services in Finance, Accounting, and HR. We offer flexible scheduling and the chance to engage in exciting work with a diverse array of clients.

About us:

Fahrenheit Advisors is a dynamic business consulting and advisory firm that provides tailored solutions to emerging growth and middle-market companies. We specialize in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Executive Search delivering interim, fractional, and project-based consulting resources. We help organizations navigate their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. We leverage the deep expertise of our national team to deliver practical, results-driven strategies.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Whether you prefer part-time or full-time work, Fahrenheit is committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Diverse Clientele: Engage in exciting projects with a variety of clients, gaining exposure to different industries and business models.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated to your success and growth.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge while making a significant impact on our clients' businesses.

Our consultants serve our clients as Controllers performing the following responsibilities:

• Streamline and shorten the monthly and year-end closing processes ensuring proper documentation.
• Oversee accurate and timely distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly cash reporting requirements.
• Oversee reporting which monitors and proactively addresses issues relating to covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, and debt reporting.
• Review monthly activity to ensure that all income and expenses are categorized and coded appropriately.
• Oversee the reconciliation of key financial accounts monthly.
• Proactively support process improvement initiatives with the creation and facilitation of any project plans.
• Establish and implement procedures for the preparation of financial data, processes, and systems to support decision making.
• Perform analytical procedures on financial results, preparing variance analyses, and following up on variances.
• Prepare the monthly financial and operating reporting packages.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.
• Assist in process documentation and project management specific to mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee the financial integration of acquired entities.
• Primary responsibility for cash forecasting and highlighting liquidity issues.
• Identify, control, or process issues and assist with improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience and have the desire and expertise to act as trusted consultants and advisors to a variety of clients. They must have hands-on accounting experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for highly qualified, motivated, and organized candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit who also possess the following:

• 10+ years of experience in financial management, with a focus on the construction industry.
• Hands-on accounting experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of construction project accounting, cost management, and financial compliance.
• Familiarity with construction-specific financial software and tools.
• Expertise in managing WIP (Work-In-Progress) schedules and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy with accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and report financial data.
• Ability to identify control issues within clients’ businesses and create processes to mitigate risk while maximizing efficiencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective interpersonal relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

If you are an independent consultant that would like to work with a team or are in a traditional corporate role and would like to transition to something that offers you challenging work with a variety of clients, then let’s talk.