VP & Controller

RailWorks; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a VP & Controller to bridge corporate accounting and field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will oversee multi-project finance, JVs, and the full project lifecycle from bidding to completion.

The role requires 7+ years at senior level with CPA preferred, North American cross-border experience, and the ability to train and manage a distributed finance team. Remote-friendly with national scope.

Qualifications

• 7+ years senior-level finance or accounting experience
• CPA is a plus
• North American cross-border experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX, budgeting and cost controls
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports

Responsibilities

• Acts as financial liaison between corporate accounting and field operations.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly, annual closes and forecasts.
• Manages site accounting for multiple projects and JVs.
• Ensures internal controls and regulatory compliance (GAAP, SOX).
• Leads annual budgeting and staff performance evaluations.
• Trains and manages accounting staff across locations.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

GAAP

Audit coordination

Staff management

Forecasting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Financial reporting systems

ERP / General Ledger systems

Job description

About the position

The VP & Controller acts as the financial liaison between the corporate accounting department and field operations to ensure compliance with accounting, payroll and personnel policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines. Manages the staff and processes for the Major Projects finance and shared services hub. Manages financial and accounting functions for the group, ensures that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and that internal policies and controls are followed. A major function of this position is involvement in the full cycle of new projects, from the bidding stage to project completion.

Responsibilities

• Acts as subject matter expert for site accounting and accounting-related issues.
• Prepares and/or oversees the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic accounting and financial information including variance reports, budgets, financial statements, and forecasts.
• Supports multiple construction project teams and manages the financial needs and reporting requirements of each one.
• Manages the financial side of joint ventures, from both a lead and minority position.
• Ensures integrity of financial records by maintaining a strong internal control environment in compliance with Company policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley; provides feedback of any corrective action required.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements; prepares and/or oversees preparation of reports to government and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares analyses for and acts as liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Manages month-end close process.
• Manages site implementation of corporate accounting-related initiatives.
• Leads the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Performs annual staff performance evaluations.
• Interviews, trains and supports staff in a variety of areas, including policies and procedures, payroll activities, AP, AR, job costs and HR.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and works on special projects as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA a plus
• A minimum of 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience
• North American cross border experience preferred
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred
• General knowledge of HR practices and laws
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to effectively train and manage staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work remotely with managers and staff in various locations
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills

Nice-to-haves

• CPA a plus
• North American cross border experience preferred
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred

Benefits

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