Project-Based Finance Controller for AEC/Construction

The Planet Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Controller/Director of Finance with a background in Architecture, Engineering or Construction. The ideal candidate brings five years of progressive experience and a proven track record in leading financial operations.

Based in Orlando, FL, this role will oversee project-based accounting, close processes, budgeting and forecasting, and GAAP-compliant reporting, partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability and strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience with project-based accounting, percentage-of-completion and/or revenue recognition, work-in-progress reporting, utilization, and project profitability analysis preferred.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close processes and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reports.

Skills

Project-based accounting

Percentage-of-completion

Revenue recognition

WIP reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP financial statements

Month-end close

Year-end close

Management reporting

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Controller/Director of Finance with a background in Architecture, Engineering or Construction. The ideal candidate brings five years of progressive experience and a proven track record in leading financial operations.

Based in Orlando, FL, this role will oversee project-based accounting, close processes, budgeting and forecasting, and GAAP-compliant reporting, partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability and strategic decision making.