Residential Controller

bakerroofing; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Roofing Company seeks an experienced Residential Controller to manage accounting, auditing, and budgeting within the organization. Assists with preparation for audits and uses accounting software to maintain records and to prepare reports.

The role covers policy development, monthly closings, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and internal controls. Collaboration with senior management is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years accounting experience required.
• Experience using Sage Intacct Software required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and monitor compliance of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support CFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Perform variance analysis monthly, quarterly, and annually on G&A and other key accounts; present results to senior management.
• Manage the monthly closing cycle and prepare monthly financial statements for senior management review.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and analyze complex non-routine accounting issues and GAAP interpretation.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, capitalization policy, and inventory of fixed assets.
• Oversee inventory accounting including documentation and process improvements; monthly reconciliation of subledger to GL.
• Provide support for regulatory and financial statement audits and tax reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Independent work ability

AI tools familiarity

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to show your leadership skills with a well-established construction company. Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader when it comes to providing outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, renewable energy, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work and investing in our employees. Baker Roofing Company is 100% employee owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We are seeking an experienced Residential Controller to join our winning team!

Assists with management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting within the organization. Assists with preparation for audits and uses accounting software to maintain records and to prepare reports.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in Accounting or related field.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years relevant accounting experience.
• Experience using Sage Intacct Software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Advanced Level Excel (pivot tables, v/h lookup, sum-if, if-then statements, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research accounting issues and handle several projects at once.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools is a plus. We value candidates who are comfortable exploring new technology to improve efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Develop, enhance, and monitor compliance of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support CFO to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process. Concurrently perform multiple assignments and special projects as assigned.
• Perform variance analysis monthly, quarterly, and annually on G&A accounts and other key accounts. Present results to senior management.
• Manage the monthly closing cycle and prepare monthly financial statements for review by senior management.
• Preparation and review of account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and analysis of complex non-routine accounting issues and interpretation of GAAP.
• Oversight of fixed asset accounting, maintenance of capitalization policy and inventory of fixed assets.
• Oversight of inventory accounting including documentation of and improvement to current inventory accounting process. Monthly review of inventory activity and reconciliation of subledger to the general ledger.
• Provide support for regulatory and financial statement audits.
• Participate in the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll, and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reporting.
• Plan, schedule and facilitate quarterly job cost review meetings.
• Plan, schedule and facilitate annual budget meetings with profit center managers.
• Maintain annual budgeting program and worksheets.