Corporate Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.

• Assist with the closing processes at the end of each month and year.

• Ensure precise accruals and cutoff procedures are implemented across departments and entities.

• Generate monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports and ensure revenue recognition complies with GAAP standards.

• Reconcile WIP with the general ledger and clarify any discrepancies.

• Support field leaders in understanding backlog, under/over billings, and percent completion metrics.

• Manage progress billing, milestone billing, service invoicing, and retention tracking.

• Guarantee timely and accurate customer invoicing along with accounts receivable follow-up.

• Monitor revenue recognition based on completed work and contractual agreements.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including estimating labor burdens and projecting material costs.

• Prepare ongoing forecasts and cash flow estimates.

• Analyze actual results compared to budget and communicate variances to leadership.

• Coordinate year-end reviews or audits with the Corporate Controller.

• Assist with filings related to sales tax, property tax, and use tax.

• Maintain internal controls to protect assets.

• Collaborate with field operations and project managers on financial processes.

• Work with HR/payroll on labor tracking, benefit costs, and reconciliations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience is necessary.

• At least 3 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership position is mandatory.

• Previous experience in the construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, or other skilled trades sectors is required.

• Strong understanding of WIP accounting, job costing, and contract billing methodologies.

• Proficiency in construction-related accounting software such as Foundation, Viewpoint, Sage 300 CRE, QuickBooks Contractor Edition, or similar ERP systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical capabilities.

• Proficient with advanced Excel and Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software, job costing and dispatch software, and payroll systems.

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods.

• Capable of performing repetitive typing and mouse movements.

• Able to tolerate prolonged screen viewing.

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Dental insurance.

• Health insurance.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Paid time off.

• Training and development.

• Vision insurance.