VP & Controller: Multi-Site Construction Finance Leader

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay

Additional performance incentives

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead the corporate accounting liaison with field operations and ensure GAAP compliance across multi-site operations. You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, audits, and staff development while implementing accounting initiatives from bidding to completion.

The role focuses on strong internal controls, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with auditors and executives to drive financial governance and growth across sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years senior-level finance or accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience with multi-site financial governance and controls
• Cross-border North American experience preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for site accounting and related issues
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and forecasted financial information
• 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 and people management

Attention to detail

GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Financial reporting systems

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Automated financial reporting systems

Job description

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a VP & Controller to lead the corporate accounting liaison with field operations and ensure GAAP compliance across multi-site operations. You will oversee month-end closes, budgets, audits, and staff development while implementing accounting initiatives from bidding to completion.

The role focuses on strong internal controls, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with auditors and executives to drive financial governance and growth across sites.