What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Controller position at Gateway Group Personnel?
Are you a hands-on financial leader ready to bring your expertise to a growing, dynamic company? We’re seeking a Division Controller to oversee all financial operations for one of our key business units, helping drive profitability, compliance, and strategic growth. We’re growing and we need a financial leader who can help us scale.
Responsibilities:
As Division Controller, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to the Division President and operational leaders, overseeing all aspects of financial management, including:
- Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and budgeting processes for the division
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Analyze project performance, costs, and margins — and offer actionable insights
- Partner with project managers to improve forecasting and job costing
- Manage division-level audits and internal controls
- Supervise and develop a small accounting/finance team
- Collaborate with corporate finance on consolidations, cash flow planning, and tax support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within construction or project-based industries
- Huge plus if you have knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition (percentage of completion)
- Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence business decisions
- Strong systems skills
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000