VP & Controller: Multi-Site Construction Finance Leader

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Additional performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

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 in a collaborative, growth-minded environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA a plus.
• 7+ years of 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.

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

Strong communication

Leadership & people management

Attention to detail

GAAP & SOX compliance

Financial reporting systems

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead corporate accounting liaison with field operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

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 in a collaborative, growth-minded environment