Controller / Accounting Manager

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Florida, St. Augustine
Apr 10, 2025
Job Title: Controller Location: St Augustine, FL Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job Overview: Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of theirconstruction company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive the company's growth and profitability. As a key member of the finance team, the Controller will manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while collaborating with project managers and other departments. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and industry standards. Manage month-end and year-end close processes. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the development and management of annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives. Work closely with project managers and senior leadership to monitor project budgets, track costs, and identify areas for improvement. Prepare financial projections to assist with strategic decision-making. Project Costing & Job Profitability: Review and analyze job cost reports to ensure accuracy and monitor project profitability. Implement processes for accurate job costing, including labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses. Identify and resolve discrepancies between project budgets and actual expenses. Internal Controls and Compliance: Ensure the integrity of financial reporting by establishing and maintaining strong internal controls and auditing procedures. Coordinate and oversee external audits and tax filings. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and industry standards. Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects. Work with senior leadership to manage working capital and optimize cash flow management strategies. Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and mentor a team of accounting and finance professionals, providing guidance on accounting best practices and professional development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and productive team environment. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred. 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role, preferably within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing, project billing, and progress tracking. Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Procore, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel. Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team. Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders. Preferred Skills: Experience with construction project management software. Knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws as they apply to construction businesses. Familiarity with financial forecasting and analysis techniques specific to the construction industry. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirementplan with company match. Paid time off and holidays. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.