Remote VP & Controller — Multi-Site Construction Finance

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will guide Major Projects finance, the shared services hub, and oversee month-end closes, budgets, and external audits.

Develop staff and implement accounting initiatives across sites in a multi-site environment. Role emphasizes governance, integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with managers across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA a plus.
• Minimum 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience.
• North American cross-border experience preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control principles.
• Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• HR practices and laws knowledge.
• 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.

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 compliance

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Remote work capability

Cross-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will guide Major Projects finance, the shared services hub, and oversee month-end closes, budgets, and external audits.

Develop staff and implement accounting initiatives across sites in a multi-site environment. Role emphasizes governance, integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with managers across