Controller Director of Business & Finance Operations

Job Description Job Description About ETC Florida

It is our employees that have made ETC Florida the largest company of our kind in South Florida. Our goal is to WOW and AMAZE our clients by automating and integrating their technology.

What makes ETC Florida unique:

AWARDED BEST PLACE TO WORK 4x in a row by Employees & South Florida Business Journal
Award winning installations and HTA Estate Level Certified
Largest in-house service department available 24/7/365
Over 35 years of experience and reliability with thousands of satisfied clients
We have defined 5 core-values that help guide us in every interaction we have with our clients, our teammates and our vendors. They are:

Service the Client Above all Else!
Be Solution-Oriented, Creative & Innovate
Be Enthusiastic, Positive and Enjoy What You Do!
Exhibit Honesty, Respect & Integrity
Work & Act as a Team
ETC Florida is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting and financial management functions. This role is focused on financial reporting, close processes, cash management, and job-cost accounting, while partnering with operations to drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

Own the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Desktop as the system of record.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization, with a focus on construction project cash cycles.
Monitor and manage accounts receivable, collections, and billing cycles, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
Oversee accounts payable processes and optimize payment timing.
Project & Job Cost Accounting

Drive accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability analysis.
Partner with operations to provide insights on labor productivity, cost overruns, and material usage.
Establish and maintain strong cost tracking and revenue recognition practices for project-based accounting.
Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with payroll tax, sales/use tax, and insurance requirements.
Lead continuous improvements in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system efficiency.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
Provide financial insights to support growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions and expansion planning.
Present clear, actionable financial reporting to ownership and senior leadership.
Team Leadership

Oversee and mentor accounting and administrative staff, ensuring accountability and performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, project management, and procurement.
Qualifications

7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred
Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader
Strong expertise in:
QuickBooks Desktop

Month-end close and financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition

Advanced Excel skills
CPA or CMA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $160K–$180K
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)