Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
Experience in construction accounting, specifically job costing and WIP schedules.
Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Proficient in accounting ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to lead a team and communicate financial insights effectively.
Responsibilities
Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger and reconciliations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes and prepare GAAP-compliant statements.
Oversee construction accounting practices, including job costing and project profitability reporting.
Ensure compliance with certified payroll and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain internal controls and prepare for audits and tax reporting.
Oversee cash management and treasury activities within assigned authority.
Collaborate with operational leaders on budgets and financial analysis to mitigate risks.
Coach and develop accounting staff through feedback and performance management.
Enhance accounting workflows and ERP practices for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Company-provided cell phone and laptop.
Expense account for travel and customer engagement.
Technical onboarding and ongoing product training.
Company-paid OSHA 30 training for new hires with OSHA 10 certification.
Company-provided First Aid/CPR training.
Full Job Description
Global Group is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a commercial roofing contractor serving Fortune 500 companies, property managers, and developers worldwide since 1971. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead and develop the accounting team, partner with operational leaders, and provide reliable financial insights into project profitability. This role combines accounting leadership with construction accounting expertise, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and certified payroll compliance. Join a team-oriented company delivering roofing solutions for commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties, where your work will strengthen financial accuracy, improve processes, and support continued growth. Responsibilities
Lead daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes; prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), variance analyses, and management reports.
Oversee construction accounting, including job costing, cost allocations, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability reporting.
Oversee certified payroll, prevailing-wage documentation, and applicable payroll, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain accounting policies and internal controls, keep financial information audit-ready, and coordinate audits, tax preparation, and external reporting.
Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, and treasury activities within assigned authority.
Partner with operational leaders on budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and practical solutions to financial risks.
Coach and develop accounting staff through clear expectations, regular feedback, and performance management.
Improve accounting workflows, enterprise resource planning (ERP) practices, reporting, and controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other related duties supporting business objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years supervising accounting staff.
Construction accounting experience, including job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Experience with certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
Experience with accounting ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team, communicate financial information clearly, collaborate with operational leaders, and meet critical reporting deadlines.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Company-provided cell phone and laptop.
Expense account for travel, site visits, and customer engagement.
Technical onboarding, ongoing product training, and support from building envelope specialists.
Company-paid OSHA 30 training for employees hired with OSHA 10, to be completed within 90 days.
