Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Savannah, GA or Miami, FL

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

USG is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead the Company's accounting, financial reporting, treasury, compliance, payroll accounting, and internal control functions. Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as a key financial advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, this role will help drive financial discipline, operational excellence, and organizational growth.

The Financial Controller will partner closely with leadership to support strategic planning, evaluate business performance, strengthen financial controls, and ensure the Company's financial infrastructure supports continued expansion.

The Financial Controller will play a key role in building, developing, and leading a high-performing accounting and finance organization across U.S. and offshore locations while establishing scalable processes, controls, and operating models to support the Company's long-term objectives.

This position requires a hands-on leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves and actively participate in solving business challenges. The successful candidate must be technology-driven, dependable, accountable, self-motivated, and continuously seek innovative ways to improve processes, strengthen controls, increase efficiency, and leverage automation and analytics to support business objectives.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to support operations, leadership meetings, finance initiatives, training programs, business reviews, system implementations, and strategic projects.
• Travel may include visits to company offices, field operations, training locations, and other business locations throughout the United States.
• Periodic travel between Savannah, Georgia, Miami, Florida, and other operating locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop executive financial reporting packages, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial records.
• Oversee accounting policies and procedures and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Oversee payroll accounting processes and ensure timely and accurate payroll-related financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain scalable accounting processes and controls that support business growth while ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Partner with leadership to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze business performance, labor costs, fleet investments, capital expenditures, and operational profitability.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Support long-range planning and strategic initiatives.
• Develop meaningful financial insights that support data-driven decision-making.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and financing activities.
• Optimize working capital and cash utilization.
• Support capital planning and investment decisions.
• Support the CFO in developing and executing financial strategies aligned with the Company's growth objectives.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors.
• Manage corporate tax compliance and support tax planning initiatives.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure accounting operations maintain the highest standards of accuracy, dependability, accountability, and control.

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation, optimization, and enhancement of ERP and accounting systems.
• Drive automation initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
• Champion the use of technology, automation, and data analytics to improve reporting, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement innovative solutions that streamline accounting, finance, payroll, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives that improve scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Technology, Business Intelligence, and operational teams to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

Executive Leadership Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Participate in leadership meetings and drive financial accountability across the organization.
• Support financing activities, lender relationships, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Help establish and monitor company-wide financial objectives and performance metrics.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate business initiatives, investments, organizational performance, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership and insight on strategic decisions impacting the Company's long-term success.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting and finance organization.
• Recruit, develop, and manage both U.S.-based and offshore accounting and finance team members.
• Establish an effective operating model that leverages onshore and offshore resources while maintaining strong controls, accountability, and service levels.
• Foster a culture of integrity, innovation, ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Lead by example through a hands-on, results-oriented management style.
• Develop succession plans and organizational capabilities that support future growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience as a Financial Controller, Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance, multi-state operations, and cash management.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and support strategic decision-making.

Preferred

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or experience leading accounting functions in a growing organization.
• Experience building and managing offshore accounting and finance operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience leading finance transformation, automation, or digital initiatives.
• Experience leveraging technology and analytics to improve financial operations.
• Experience in utility services, field services, construction, infrastructure, logistics, or related industries.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Leadership Competencies

• High integrity and commitment to sound financial stewardship.
• Strategic thinker with strong business and operational acumen.
• Executive presence and ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for automation, technology, and process improvement.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Dependable with a proven track record of execution and follow-through.
• Innovative thinker who continuously seeks opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial close.
• Quality and dependability of financial reporting.
• Forecast accuracy and budget performance.
• Cash flow performance and working capital management.
• Audit and compliance outcomes.
• Successful execution of automation and process-improvement initiatives.
• Development of scalable accounting processes and controls.
• Financial insights provided to executive leadership.
• Development of a high-performing accounting and finance organization.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join USG?

USG is building a technology-enabled utility locating company designed for long-term growth, operational excellence, and industry transformation.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller to help build a modern finance organization, lead U.S. and offshore accounting teams, drive automation and process improvements, and play a key role in shaping the financial foundation of a rapidly growing company.