Financial Controller

Are you a Finance Leader in the Burlington, Vermont area looking to be the lead Finance person for a business? Do you want to partner daily with the Company President to ensure the financial health and strategic growth of the company? Do you want to work for a well-established, reputable company who have been in business many years who continues to go from strength to strength? If so, please apply to the Financial Controller position. On-site 5 dyas a week.

Client Details

The Financial Controller will report directly to the company President and lead the Accounting & Finance function. The company have been around for many decades and are in the Construction sector, but they're open to speaking to Controller candidates coming out of different industry sectors outside of Construction.

Company benefits in addition to the base salary include insurance (health, dental, vision, life, disability), 401k plan/profit sharing, year end (discretionary) bonus, PTO allowance, National Days Vacation and more.

The position is on-site in their Burlington, Vermont office and partners with Executives and Department heads. If you would like to learn more, please submit your resume for consideration.

Description

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, and construction industry standards.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) functions.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the senior finance leader, providing strategic financial guidance to the Company President.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Support the company's growth by evaluating financial risks and opportunities.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including cash flow forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Optimize financial resources to support business objectives and project funding.

Project & Cost Accounting

• Oversee project accounting functions, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, budgets, and profitability by project.
• Work with project managers to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper job costing and allocation of labor, materials, and overhead expenses.
• Monitor contract performance, billing, and revenue recognition in accordance with industry standards (e.g., percentage-of-completion accounting).

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop annual budgets and financial projections in collaboration with department leaders.
• Implement cost control measures to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations for operational improvements.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Implement and enhance financial and accounting systems to streamline operations.
• Leverage construction accounting software for improved reporting and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within the finance function.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field
• CPA, CMA, Master's Degree preferred but not essential
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing an accounting function
• 7 - 10 years of progressive Financial Leadership tenure
• Construction sector tenure preferred but not essential
• Financial software and ERP systems

Job Offer

• Base Salary, target range: $120,000 - $130,000
• Annual bonus eligibility (discretionary)
• 401k plan/company profit sharing plan
• PTO Allowance
• National Days Vacation
• Insurance: health, dental, vision, life, disability

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity based in Burlington, Vermont (on site 5 days per week) please submit your resume for consideration.

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