B.S. in Accounting required; CPA license preferred.
3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or public accounting focused on assurance services.
Proficient in Excel and familiar with construction software.
Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Team-player mindset with a customer-service approach.
Willingness to travel regularly to support regional operations.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly financial statements for supported regions.
Analyze and prepare regional WIP schedules.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare analyses.
Assist project teams with forecasting and variance analysis.
Participate in regional budget meetings and project reviews.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
Identify and drive improvements in financial processes and reporting.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility.
Collaborative work environment with regional leadership.
Involvement in strategic budget conversations.
Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
Potential for travel to various regional offices.
Full Job Description
This position is based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarters and supports our Raleigh region, with potential support for our Wilmington region.
As Regional Controller, you're the financial backbone of Samet's regional operations. You'll prepare and analyze the WIP schedule, reconcile the general ledger, and help project teams forecast with confidence, giving regional leadership and the people running our projects numbers they can trust.
You'll keep month-end and year-end closes on track, support the annual audit, and set up new contracts the right way. You'll bring a company-wide perspective to every number and a trusted voice to every budget conversation. If you want a seat at the table and a voice in how we work, this is it.
What You'll Do
Prepare monthly financial statements for each region supported.
Prepare and analyze the regional WIP schedules.
Prepare and analyze general ledger account reconciliations.
Assist with and analyze project forecasts.
Attend monthly project reviews.
Participate in regional and budget meetings in person, partnering with regional leadership on forecasts, variances, and budget priorities.
Review and set up new contracts.
Support month-end and year-end closing.
Participate in preparation for the annual audit.
Contribute to the annual budget process and track performance against budget throughout the year.
Present financial results and insights to regional and executive leadership.
Identify and drive improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting across regions.
Partner with the corporate finance team to keep reporting and practices consistent company-wide.
Support regional leadership on financial matters.
Assist with special projects.
What You Bring
B.S. in Accounting (required).
CPA license (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience focused on assurance services and construction clients, or 3-5 years in a similar accounting role in the construction industry.
Proficiency in Excel (required).
Experience with construction software (preferred).
Excellent computer and software skills, with the ability to learn, adapt to, and implement new systems.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
A team-player mindset with a customer-service approach to co-workers and subcontractors.
A passion for collaborative improvement of work processes, procedures, and standards.
Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to explain complex numbers clearly to non-financial leaders.
Executive presence and the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations.
Willingness to travel regularly to our Raleigh and Wilmington regions.
Eagerness to grow with Samet and take on increasing scope and responsibility over time.
