Controller Director of Business & Finance Operations

ETC Florida

$160K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, ideally in construction or project-based sectors
  • Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader
  • Expertise in QuickBooks Desktop and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge in month-end close and financial reporting
  • Experience in cash flow forecasting, job costing, and revenue recognition
  • CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred, MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle accounting functions including month-end close and financial statement preparation
  • Ensure timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
  • Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
  • Drive accurate job costing and project profitability analysis
  • Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
  • Support budgeting and strategic financial planning initiatives
  • Mentor and oversee accounting and administrative staff

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


ETC Florida is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting and financial management functions. This role is focused on financial reporting, close processes, cash management, and job-cost accounting, while partnering with operations to drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

  • Own the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Desktop as the system of record.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

  • Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization, with a focus on construction project cash cycles.
  • Monitor and manage accounts receivable, collections, and billing cycles, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
  • Oversee accounts payable processes and optimize payment timing.

Project & Job Cost Accounting

  • Drive accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability analysis.
  • Partner with operations to provide insights on labor productivity, cost overruns, and material usage.
  • Establish and maintain strong cost tracking and revenue recognition practices for project-based accounting.

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll tax, sales/use tax, and insurance requirements.
  • Lead continuous improvements in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system efficiency.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

  • Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Provide financial insights to support growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions and expansion planning.
  • Present clear, actionable financial reporting to ownership and senior leadership.

Team Leadership

  • Oversee and mentor accounting and administrative staff, ensuring accountability and performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, project management, and procurement.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred
  • Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader
  • Strong expertise in:
    • QuickBooks Desktop
    • Month-end close and financial reporting
    • Cash flow forecasting
    • Job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • CPA or CMA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $160K-$180K
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)


Compensation: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

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