Operations Controller

Position: Operations Controller (Construction focused) Location: Hybrid: Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX or Dallas, TX Job Id: 295 # of Openings: 1 Department: Finance Job Type: Full Time, Exempt Reports To: Chief Financial Officer; Dotted-Line Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Purpose The Operations Controller is a senior finance leader for a private equity–backed, multi‑entity, high‑growth company in the commercial openings systems industry. This role reports directly to the CFO and partners closely with the COO and Operations organization to drive financial discipline, operational insight, and scalable processes across the business. Core Working Relationships Chief Operating Officer Operations Leadership Integration Teams Divisional Accounting & Finance Teams Activities & Accountabilities Lead controllership and accounting functions supporting field operations across multiple legal entities. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Partner closely with Operations leadership to deliver actionable insights on job performance, margins, backlog, and execution risk. Build and maintain strong internal controls and financial discipline consistent with PE‑backed governance expectations. Own construction accounting practices, including job cost accounting, work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting. Ensure revenue recognition and project accounting comply with GAAP, including ASC 606. Review cost‑to‑complete estimates, job forecasts, margin drivers, and variance analyses. Provide financial oversight of change orders, claims, and operational contingencies. Serve as a Finance lead on M&A due diligence by assessing accounting practices, systems, and historical project performance. Play an integral role in supporting post‑acquisition integration of acquired businesses. Support Corporate Controller to standardize accounting policies, charts of accounts, and reporting across newly acquired businesses. Help scale systems, processes, and controls to support continued acquisition‑driven growth. Act as a trusted finance business partner to the CFO, COO, and Operations leaders. Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members supporting operational units. Collaborate with FP&A, Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Treasury to ensure alignment with enterprise goals and PE sponsor expectations. Support external audits, lender reporting, and other financial requirements typical of PE‑backed organizations. Strong operational mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions. Comfortable operating in a high‑expectation PE environment. Detail‑oriented with the ability to balance execution and strategic priorities. Superior analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate and influence across the organization. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts and analysis results for executive management, operations leaders and project management. Passion for change and continuous improvement in business and financial processes and systems. Excellent communication and cross‑functional influencing skills. Knack for gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Experience Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience. Significant experience in construction or project‑based accounting environments. Demonstrated success in private equity–backed and/or highly acquisitive companies. Hands‑on experience integrating acquired businesses and scaling finance operations. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, WIP accounting, and internal controls. Experience with multi‑location operations and consolidations preferred. Experience working in Business Central, Comsense is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Accounting or Finance degree preferred). CPA or CMA strongly preferred. Office location can be in one of the following cities: Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX or Dallas, TX. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Hybrid work schedule: 2–3 days per week in the office with the ability to work from home, as needed. Up to 60% travel to field office locations around the southeastern U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr