Remote VP & Controller: Multi-Site Financial Leader

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

additional performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a VP & Controller to lead the corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across multi-site projects.

You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, audits, and staff development while guiding finance for major projects and joint ventures. This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple sites and deliver timely financial reporting.

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.
• 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

Cross-functional

Communication

GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Excel

Office suite

Staff development

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a VP & Controller to lead the corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across multi-site projects.

You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, audits, and staff development while guiding finance for major projects and joint ventures. This role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple sites and deliver timely financial reporting.