VP & Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Additional 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 sites.

You will 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.

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 budgeting, cost control principles and accounting reporting systems.
• Regulatory knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• HR practices and laws knowledge; analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Staff training and management ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for site accounting and related issues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, annual, and forecasted financial reporting.
• 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 actions.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance and prepare government reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audits.
• Manage month-end close and implement corporate initiatives at sites.
• Lead the annual operating budget process.
• Conduct staff evaluations and oversee payroll, AP, AR, job costing, and HR training.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and handle special projects.

Skills

GAAP compliance

SOX compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Staff management

Cross-border experience

Internal controls

Regulatory knowledge

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA is a plus

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-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