VP & Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; 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. seeks a strategic VP & Controller in Cleveland to align field operations with GAAP, ensure robust internal controls, and drive financial governance across multi-site projects.

You will lead month-end closes, budgeting, and external audits while developing staff and implementing accounting initiatives. You will oversee Major Projects finance, the shared services hub, and serve as the accounting liaison across sites, shaping governance with a

Qualifications

• GAAP and SOX knowledge and compliance.
• Experience with financial reporting and variance analyses.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Leadership and staff development across multi-site teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements at federal, state, and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead site accounting and related finance issues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, annual closes and forecasts.
• Support multiple project teams with financial reporting needs.
• Manage joint ventures' financials and reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and address corrective actions.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR, and job costing HR processes.
• Lead annual operating budget process.
• Conduct staff evaluations and provide training.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Automated financial reporting systems

Job description

VP & Controller

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-mindful 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