Remote VP & Controller — Construction Finance Leader

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You’ll oversee Major Projects finance and the shared services hub, guiding the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion. You will manage month-end closes, budgets, and external audits, while developing staff and implementing accounting initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA a plus.
• Minimum 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP/SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Construction contracts and cross-border or multi-site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for site accounting and related issues.
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and forecasted financial information.
• Support multiple construction project teams with financial reporting needs.
• Manage financials for joint ventures (lead and minority positions).
• Maintain internal controls to ensure GAAP/SOX compliance and address corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance and prepare reports for government agencies.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and support audits.
• Manage month-end close and implement corporate accounting initiatives at sites.
• Lead the annual operating budget process.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations and oversee training across payroll, AP, AR, job costing, and HR.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and handle special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership & people management

Attention to detail

GAAP & SOX compliance

Financial reporting systems

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You’ll oversee Major Projects finance and the shared services hub, guiding the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion. You will manage month-end closes, budgets, and external audits, while developing staff and implementing accounting initiatives across sites.