Controller

CDM Investment Group

$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the Construction industry.
  • Strong financial analysis skills with a focus on business value.
  • Proven experience in managing accounting and financial processes.
  • Deep knowledge of financial budgeting and project forecasting.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting software, preferably Penta.
  • Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Unit President in developing strategic priorities and delivering cross-department results.
  • Promote business initiatives while guiding on accounting and financial matters.
  • Collaborate across departments to analyze financial and accounting data.
  • Ensure financial statements comply with company policy and regulations.
  • Complete monthly journal entries and close the general ledger and financial statements.
  • Manage accounts receivable, collections, banking, and cash transactions.
  • Prepare Sales and Use tax returns.
  • Manage the Job Start and Closing process.
  • Coordinate monthly contract billings and maintain lien rights.
  • Oversee Contract Management systems related to change orders and contract pricing.
  • Manage direct reports.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Voluntary benefits and life insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, volunteer and sick time.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Student loan paydown program.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Hybrid workdays available.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities of the role include:
  • Supporting the Unit President by developing strategic priorities and delivering results across all departments to ensure accounting and financial processes and reports are accurate, while identifying risks and proactively resolving potential gaps.
  • Supporting and promoting business initiatives and providing guidance and oversight on accounting and financial matters.
  • Working collaboratively with all departments to analyze financial and accounting data.
  • Ensuring all financial statements and related reports are prepared in compliance with company policy and state and federal regulations.
  • Completing monthly journal entries and closing of the general ledger and financial statements.
  • Managing accounts receivable, collections, local banking, and cash transactions.
  • Preparation of Sales and Use tax returns.
  • Managing the Job Start and Closing process.
  • Coordinating the preparation of monthly contract billings; and maintaining lien rights and coordinating conditional or unconditional waivers.
  • Inputting and maintaining Contract Management systems as it relates to change orders, T&M tickets, and contract price.
  • Manage direct reports.
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

The ideal candidate will have the following:
  • B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the Construction industry.
  • Strong financial analysis skillset, with a focus on adding value to the business.
  • Proven experience managing accounting and financial processes.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of financial budgeting and project forecasting.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven history of managing multiple projects and processes.
  • Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel) and Accounting Software, preferably Penta.
  • Bilingual preferred but not required.
  • Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000


Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere! Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical; dental; 401k; voluntary benefits; disability; life insurance; paid vacation, holiday, volunteer & sick time; paid parental leave; student loan paydown program; and EAP. We also offer hybrid workdays!

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