Remote VP & Controller - GAAP, SOX & Multisite Finance

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Additional performance incentives

Job summary

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

You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, and external audits while guiding staff across sites. You will manage Major Projects finance and the shared services hub, driving the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA a plus.
• Minimum 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience.
• Experience with cross-border North American operations preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and finance principles.
• Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• HR practices and laws knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data, reporting, and projections.
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Staff training and management ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely with managers and staff in various locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for site accounting and related issues
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and forecasted financial information (variance reports, budgets, statements)
• 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 and people management

Attention to detail

GAAP and SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Discretion and integrity

Staff training and management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Microsoft Excel and Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

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

You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, and external audits while guiding staff across sites. You will manage Major Projects finance and the shared services hub, driving the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and