VP, Corporate Controller

Dartmouth Partners; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their accounting team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the annual budgeting process, managing audits, and optimizing financial systems in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed environment. The ideal candidate will bring over 12 years of accounting experience, including expertise in Percentage of Completion accounting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence accounting procedures and processes while working closely with the CFO and internal teams. If you're adaptable and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting experience with a focus on construction industry.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budgeting and prepare monthly reports on budgets.
• Manage annual audit process and ensure effective month-end close.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Percentage of Completion accounting

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Process optimization

Internal controls and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Dartmouth Partners are working closely with a large, Private Equity backed organization within the construction industry - seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee the group's accounting structure.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play an integral part in the Accounting team and directly influence the Accounting procedure and processes. Working within a fast growth and large change environment within PE, the individual must be adaptable and able to work in these types of environments.

Must have experience with Percentage of Completion accounting (work in progress billing).

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the annual budgeting process and the preparation and distribution of the monthly reports on budgets
2. Exposure to Percentage of completion accounting (Work in progress)
3. All month-end close procedures; make improvements to processes where required and ensure a clean and effective month-end close
4. Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational systems and cost effectiveness
5. Manage the annual audit process
6. Cash flow and Capital management
7. Working Capital and capital allocation
8. Conduct financial analysis and calculate operating metrics
9. Internal controls and compliance
10. Process optimization
11. Partnership with internal teams
12. Management of junior staffing
13. Utilization of ERP system

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, including CPA
2. 12+ years of accounting experience
3. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Construction and Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing