Regional Controller

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regional Controller to oversee accounting functions for dynamic business units. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership in financial reporting, team development, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of accounting experience, including managerial roles, and a strong understanding of construction accounting. Join a company renowned for its commitment to safety and quality, where your contributions will help shape the future of innovative construction projects. If you're ready to take on this challenge, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business unit accounting and ensure timely monthly closing.
• Lead a 30-member project accounting team and develop top talent.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

CMiC

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Procore

Job description

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Regional Controller is responsible for overseeing and leading the entire accounting function and financial reporting for two dynamic Business Units (South Florida and Hawaii) with revenues currently totaling $1.2B and growing. This role includes strategic oversight of the accounting team, leadership in recruiting and developing top talent, and maintaining robust control systems to support the growth and operational efficiency of the business units.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and lead all business unit accounting, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closing, and regular management reporting on an integrated CMiC business system.
• Responsible for the forecasts of the WIP and other income and expenses
• Involved in reviewing contracts, project setup, billing setups, and client meetings when necessary
• Lead the growth and development of an approximately 30- member project accounting team, including identifying, recruiting, and retaining top-quality staff in collaboration with Human Resources and operations leadership. Providing ongoing mentorship and performance management to ensure the team meets strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to develop and implement financial strategies that align with business unit initiatives. Provide leadership in executing these strategies to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Recommends / implements new and / or modifications to internal control procedures
• Facilitates and consolidates annual budget and monthly forecasting process
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity, income, expenses, and balance sheet
• Collaborates with treasury to support cash management, collections, and payments
• Identifies and recommends process and systems improvements and best practices within the accounting function and broader company as appropriate
• Supports special projects as directed by Senior Management
• Supervises complex journal entries and understands their impact on the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and other reports as required by Senior Management
• Support annual external audit and yearend financial reporting for the business unit
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting, Finance or similar
• Job cost and revenue recognition accounting for construction companies
• Experience working in a fast paced rapidly growing company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills using MS office (Excel, PP, Word)
• Direct experience with integrated accounting software
• Experience with Procore construction software is a plus but not required

JOB TITLE : REGIONAL CONTROLLER

JOB LOCATION : FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION : FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO : CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER, DOTTED LINE TO REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.