Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, job costing, and compliance functions. This is a senior-level position that requires strong construction accounting knowledge, hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to work directly with company leadership.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting while also delivering meaningful financial insights, dashboards, and recommendations to drive operational efficiency and profitability across roofing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Job Costing & Project Financials

• Track, analyze, and report job costs including labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Compare budget vs. actuals for roofing projects and provide variance analysis to management.
• Support estimators and project managers with financial insights on bids and change orders.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ownership.
• Build and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs, such as profitability per project, cost of goods sold, and days in A/R.
• Lead annual budget preparation and forecasting in collaboration with leadership.

Cash Flow & Revenue Cycle Management

• Oversee billing, invoicing, collections, and payment applications.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Reconcile payments received with outstanding receivables and project balances.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions as needed.
• Maintain compliance with construction-specific financial requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise accounting staff and provide guidance on financial best practices.
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial processes with project execution.
• Advise ownership on financial strategy, risk management, and business growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2–3 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Construction or roofing industry experience highly preferred (deep knowledge of job cost accounting).
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with contractor-specific software is a plus.
• Strong skills in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

This is a 100% Remote Job

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