Strategic Financial Controller for Growth & Performance

Steadfast Alliance; San Antonio (TX, FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ employer contribu​

Dental, Vision, and Ancillaryinsurance

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Steadfast is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and close processes. This hands-on leader will drive the integrity of financial statements, oversee the accounting team, and partner with the CFO to scale processes as the business grows.

The role emphasizes operational finance, job-cost accounting, cash-flow management, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and substantial accounting leadership experience.
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years leading an accounting function as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager with comparable responsibility.
• Demonstrated ownership of the financial close, financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience supporting or leading external audits.
• Experience in construction, contracting, field services, or another project‑based business with meaningful job‑cost accounting requirements.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes and reporting, with specific examples of measurable results.
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong experience with accounting or ERP systems, including QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to interpret financial results, explain operational implications, and hold stakeholders accountable for follow‑through.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering accurate, complete financial statements on a consistent, clearly defined schedule.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany activity where applicable, and payroll accounting.
• Establish clear standards for account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting documentation, and management review.
• Ensure the balance sheet is fully supported, reconciling items are resolved promptly, and accounting judgments are documented.
• Maintain consistent accounting policies and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Deliver consolidated and divisional reporting that explains operating results, significant variances, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for the CFO, executive leadership, board, lenders, and other financial partners, as needed.

Job description

Steadfast is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and close processes. This hands-on leader will drive the integrity of financial statements, oversee the accounting team, and partner with the CFO to scale processes as the business grows.

The role emphasizes operational finance, job-cost accounting, cash-flow management, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with project managers and leadership.