We are seeking a Finance Controller to support our team at Tarkett Sports. Based at Classic Turf in Woodbury, Connecticut 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 schedules for open construction projects to ensure it is properly reflected on the balance sheet.
• 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
• Serve as the liaison for group reporting questions on cost overruns, billing gaps, and margin risks
• 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 provides clear visibility for key business decisions
• 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
• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Knowledge in 401k, ADP(payroll taxes, W2, W3, 1099)
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-accountability entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Comfortable in researching and filing state sales tax
• 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!