Financial Controller

City Facilities Management

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent; Master's preferred.
  • 8-10+ years of accounting or finance experience with leadership duties.
  • 3+ years of team management experience.
  • Experience in B2B construction/engineering or service environments, with job costing knowledge.
  • Proficiency with construction ERP software, CMiC is a plus.
  • Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in Office 365.
  • Strong integrity and work ethic essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations for compliance and accuracy.
  • Conduct payroll reviews and support labor and burden rates.
  • Monitor cash management and vendor payment processes.
  • Provide detailed financial reporting to senior management.
  • Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures.
  • Lead performance feedback and professional development for the team.
  • Collaborate with other departments on accounting and job costing matters.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days in-office.
  • Opportunity for professional development and cross-training.
  • Leadership role with a direct reporting structure.
  • Access to advanced technology and financial software.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement.
Full Job Description

The Financial Controller serves as a leader, subject matter expert, and teammate on all corporate financial matters. This includes reporting, costing, analysis, intercompany analysis, and some audit responsibilities.

Reports To: VP-Finance
Location: Burlington, MA
Direct Reports: 3 (7 total)

This full-time position is hybrid with three days in office (M, T, W)

The Financial Controller contributes to company success by driving compliant, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis. They are a champion of continuous improvement efforts to monitor and analyze costs, cash flow impacts, and develop solid working relationships with internal and external entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the company

  • Ensure compliance with financial standards including GAAP, payroll and sales taxes.

  • Provide direct support to VP of Finance and ensure open communication on accounting matters.

  • Conduct payroll reviews and provide labor/burden rate support.

  • Monitor daily cash management and cash control processes including payments to vendors and reconciliations of bank statements.

  • Provide monthly/quarterly results reports and ad hoc reports to senior and executive management.

  • Coordinate with external auditors and consultants for taxes, financial statement audits and other financial reviews.

  • Identify need and implement new technologies to enhance financial management and reporting when needed.

Internal Controls

  • Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures on day-to-day activities.

  • Facilitate preparation, review and filing of monthly sales/use taxes and personal property taxes for CBES entities.

  • Maintain control of internal and external intercompany transactions and reconciliation of balances.

  • Provide leadership for the team, ensuring proper procedures are followed and consistently applied.

Team Management

  • Provide feedback on performance, coaching, cross training, and professional development of General Ledger Team.

  • Use and manage financial software and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.

  • Collaborate with other departments, parent companies and other subsidiaries on accounting and job costing matters.

  • Build relationships with internal and external representatives.

Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong integrity and work ethic are critical.

  • Bachelor27s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent, a Master27s degree desirable.

  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.

  • 3+ years27 experience managing a team.

  • B2B in construction/engineering or service environment, with some job costing experience.

  • Experience with construction ERP software, CMiC a plus.

  • Proficient in Office 365, with intermediate Excel skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Commitment to excellence in customer service.

  • Display effective interpersonal skills with all levels of employees both within and outside of the accounting team.

  • Experience in process improvement.

  • Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize accordingly and switch between tasks frequently.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn in an engaging, highly collaborative team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office setting with frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting, up to 15 lbs.

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