Strategic Finance Controller

RiseMe; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Emergency Restoration Xperts seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial data and partnering with executives to shape the company’s next chapter. This role translates numbers into insights for strategy and performance, coordinating with operations on profitability and cash flow.

This hands-on position directs financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with team leadership.
• Construction or restoration industry accounting experience required; insurance restoration billing or TPA/Contractor Connection experience is a strong plus.
• Strong command of job costing, WIP reporting, and progress billing.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, Paylocity, DASH, or Albi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and month-end close.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, holding the group accountable to clear goals and standards.
• Partner with executive leadership to build the annual budget, forecast cash flow, and deliver executive dashboards on revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, and more.
• Own job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting to ensure accurate revenue recognition and project profitability.
• Oversee accounts receivable and collections, and support organization-wide cash flow initiatives.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure bonus, commission, and incentive payments are accurate and on time.
• Coordinate with outside CPA firms and auditors, and keep ERX ahead of changing financial and tax requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting systems and processes, including NetSuite, Paylocity, DASH, and Albi.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Paylocity

DASH

Albi

Job description

Emergency Restoration Xperts seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial data and partnering with executives to shape the company’s next chapter. This role translates numbers into insights for strategy and performance, coordinating with operations on profitability and cash flow.

This hands-on position directs financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and dashboards.