VP & Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking 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 manage month-end closes, budgets, external audits, and staff development while guiding initiatives from bidding to completion. This senior role requires cross-border North American experience, expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and HR/payroll processes, with proficiency

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 GAAP/SOX and internal controls.
• 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.

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

GAAP/SOX compliance

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Audits coordination

Project/multi-site management

Excel / Office

HR/payroll knowledge

Cross-border accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Automated financial reporting systems

Job description

VP & Controller

Overview As VP & Controller, you will lead the corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You'll oversee Major Projects finance and the shared services hub, guiding the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion. You will manage month-end closes, budgets, and external audits, while developing staff and implementing accounting initiatives across sites. This role shapes financial governance in a collaborative, growth-minded environment with exposure to multi-site operations.

Compensation / Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

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

Key requirements

• 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

• strong communication
• leadership and people management
• attention to detail
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• financial reporting systems
• variance analysis

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