Tandus Group, Inc

Finance Controller

Tandus Group, Inc$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of financial controlling experience in the construction industry
  • Deep understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based revenue recognition
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP/BI tools like Power BI
  • Strong communicator who can manage difficult conversations
  • Experience supporting audits, both internal and external

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a structured month-end close process
  • Reduce reliance on external firm support by developing internal accounting capabilities
  • Ensure accuracy in WIP, job costs, billings, and revenue recognition across projects
  • Prepare and present management reports to facilitate decision-making
  • Engage with operational leaders for financial visibility and cost management
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain monthly forecasting cadence
  • Support internal and external audits and respond to ad-hoc requests

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option
  • Comprehensive benefits beyond the basics
  • Matching contribution retirement savings plan
  • Learning and development program
  • Employee assistance program for employees and families
  • Generous holiday schedule
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Finance Controller to support our team at Tarkett Sports. Based at Classic Turf in Woodbury and reporting to the Finance Director of Tracks & Courts, you will partner directly with operational leaders to help build and strengthen the accounting & finance function. This is a high-ownership role focused on creating structure, improving visibility, and establishing finance as a trusted business partner across the organization.

What you'll do:

Build and Own the Accounting Foundation

Establishing the basics with discipline and ownership:
• Build and lead a structured month-end close process from the ground up
• Build internal accounting capabilities and reduce reliance on external firm support over time
• Own bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Implement and maintain WIP / deferred revenue accounting across all open construction projects
• Maintain cost sheets on a rolling basis to ensure real-time project visibility
• Always maintain audit-ready documentation and organized workpapers
• Maintain compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies

Drive Real-Time Project Financial Visibility
• Track and report WIP, job costs, billings, and revenue recognition across active projects
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure job coding and cost allocations are accurate
• Proactively identify cost overruns, billing gaps, and margin risks early in the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain project-level reporting that gives a clear picture of where each job stands

Introduce Forecasting, Budgeting & Business Partnership
• Build and maintain a monthly forecasting cadence (Sales & EBIT)
• Lead the annual budgeting process, from project pipeline to overhead and labor planning
• Prepare and present management reporting that supports informed decision-making
• Communicate financial insights clearly to operational and leadership teams
• Support Group / Corporate consolidation and reporting requirements as needed

Operational Finance & Day-to-Day Support
• Collaborate closely with the owners on billing processes, cash activities, and collections
• Resolve issues early and escalate with context and potential solutions
• Support internal and external audit requirements and year-end close
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from the Finance Director and corporate teams

What you need for success:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of of financial controlling experience in the construction industry
  • Construction accounting is non-negotiable, you must understand job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion, and project-based revenue recognition
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-accountability entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift quickly
  • Able to build trust and credibility with operational leaders and owners across different working styles and personalities
  • Confident communicator who can stay composed under pressure, navigate difficult conversations professionally, and drive issues to resolution
  • Highly proficient in Excel; comfortable learning new ERP and BI tools like Power BI
  • Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, able to balance structure and control with business realities when building and formalizing processes
  • Experience supporting internal or external audits
  • Deadline-disciplined and self-managing


What you can expect:
  • A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Leadership that invests in your growth and career development
  • Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset
  • Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
  • A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact


Sounds like your kind of team?

If you're ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win!

What We Offer
  • Hybrid work option*
  • Benefits that go beyond the basics
  • Matching contribution retirement savings plan
  • Learning & development program
  • EAP program + family
  • Generous holiday schedule available

*If applicable

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future
  • EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
  • Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
  • Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
  • Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

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