Director, Accounting & Controls

Job Description

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Accounting & Controls owns the general ledger, the monthly and annual close, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations across all branches and business lines. This role combines hands-on technical accounting leadership with team management, and partners closely with operations to protect margins and support the company's growth.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring an accurate and timely GL and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and present consolidated financial statements across all branches, entities, and business lines.
• Review reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent, accurate coding across locations.
• Oversee project and contract accounting, including revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion or completed-contract as applicable).
• Manage rental revenue accounting, fleet and fixed-asset records, depreciation, and utilization reporting.
• Partner with operations to analyze margin variances and support profitability reporting across business lines.

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate customer billing (including progress billings and retainage) and drive collections in coordination with the AR team.
• Oversee vendor payments, subcontractor accounting, and lien waiver/compliance processes.
• Manage cash application, bank reconciliations, and daily cash reporting to the CFO.

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Manage multi-state sales and use tax, business licensing, and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the annual audit/review and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, providing schedules and support.
• Partner with external tax advisors on income tax, property tax, and related filings.

• Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management, including branch-level analysis.
• Develop and maintain management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards for leadership and branch managers.
• Own the accounting/ERP system, drive process automation, and lead system improvements or implementations.
• Support banking, surety/bonding, insurance, and lender reporting requirements.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set goals, review performance, and build bench strength.
• Establish and document accounting policies, procedures, and month-end checklists.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to operations, branch leadership, and the executive team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger ownership.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP/accounting system.

• CPA (active) strongly preferred.
• Experience in construction or a project-based services industry.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and retainage billing.
• Experience with multi-state tax and surety bonding.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar).
• Multi-branch or multi-entity accounting experience.

Rapidly growing, privately owned and operated regional commercial construction company headquartered in North FL with operations in multiple states seeks a Director of Accounting & Controls to support the CFO and operations team. This role is a highly visible role to internal and external customers of the company. We are seeking candidates who would be capable of advancing to the CFO level within 3-5 years.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 155000

Salary Max: $ 185000

Currency Type: USD