Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting

If you're an accounting leader who likes being close to the business—not just the numbers—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our client is looking for a Controller who can lead the local accounting function while partnering closely with operations to understand project performance, improve processes, and provide leadership with the financial insight needed to make smart business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge but also enjoys leading people, digging into job costs, improving systems, and communicating the story behind the numbers.

As Controller, you'll oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial activities for the local operation while serving as a key financial partner to operational leadership. Lead and develop an accounting team supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury and related accounting functions Oversee monthly financial reporting and assist with month-end and year-end close activities Manage job cost accounting, including project setup, billing, change orders, rate changes and budget-to-actual analysis Monitor project financial performance, operating expenses and key financial trends Review financial results against budgets and forecasts and communicate meaningful variances to leadership Maintain strong financial processes and controls surrounding cash, AR, AP, inventory, accruals and revenue recognition Prepare operational metrics, dashboards and financial reporting for business leaders Partner with operations to improve financial performance and provide greater visibility into project results Help identify opportunities to modernize, streamline and scale accounting processes Participate in strategic initiatives and support the financial integration of acquisitions as needed

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls

Experience with job costing and percentage-of-completion/revenue recognition accounting

Proven ability to communicate financial results to operational leaders and senior executives

Experience improving accounting processes, systems or workflows

Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting responsibilities

If you're ready for a Controller opportunity where you can combine technical accounting, operational finance and people leadership, we'd like to hear from you.