Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Divisional Controller to support one or more Division Vice Presidents within a project-based operating environment. This role will serve as a key business partner responsible for divisional financial reporting, month-end close, forecasting, EBITDA oversight, SG& A management, and project-level financial analysis.
The Divisional Controller will help drive financial discipline, improve visibility into performance, and provide leadership with meaningful insight into trends, risks, and opportunities. This position is ideal for someone who brings a blend of accounting and finance experience and is comfortable working in a changing environment, including newly integrated or acquired business units.
What You’ll Do   Lead financial close and reporting activities Manage the month-end close process for assigned division(s) Ensure the accuracy of revenue recognition, job costs, margins, and SG& A reporting Review and update project financial data, including contract value and estimated cost at completion Partner with project and operational leaders to understand job estimates, assumptions, and cost tracking Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods Support the preparation of monthly divisional reporting packages with clear commentary on results, trends, and business drivers Oversee project and divisional financial performance Monitor job costing, forecasting, work-in-progress, and margin performance across projects Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and forecast changes early Provide insight into profitability, revenue pacing, backlog conversion, and cost structure Support leadership in understanding both current results and forward-looking business impacts Manage SG& A and EBITDA performance Track divisional overhead spending and ensure expenses are coded and allocated appropriately Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of EBITDA reporting Monitor budget assumptions and highlight unfavorable trends or variances Partner with leadership to improve cost visibility and financial accountability Drive consistency, controls, and process improvement Support standardization of financial processes and reporting practices across divisions Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies, and recommend improvements Assist with integrating newly acquired or transitioning business units into established financial processes Serve as a strategic finance partner Act as a liaison between divisional leadership and corporate finance/accounting teams Deliver financial insights that support decision-making and operational planning Communicate financial results clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Support audits, ad hoc analysis, and management reporting requests as neededWhat We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Strong understanding of month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, EBITDA, and overhead management Experience in project-based, construction, or contract accounting environments strongly preferred Ability to work across both accounting responsibilities and broader finance support Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams Comfortable supporting teams through change, process improvement, and business integration efforts Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Key Traits for Success Collaborative and team-oriented approach Strong interpersonal skills and a detail oriented, approachable style Experience working with newly acquired teams Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with strategic financial thinking Strong business partnership skills and a positive, solutions-focused mindset