Controller
<p>We are partnering with a growing construction organization who is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations and serve as a proactive finance business partner. This role is ideal for a hands-on and strategic professional eager to help elevate accounting processes, support complex projects, and drive informed decision-making across the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead all month-end and year-end accounting close activities, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee AP/AR, payroll processing, job cost accounting, and cash management.</li><li>Prepare and present financial statements and management reports to executive leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, operations, and estimating teams to review project budgets, forecasts, and actual results.</li><li>Provide financial analysis, KPI reporting, and insights to support business unit profitability and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in the annual budget process and work closely with leaders to develop forecasts and business plans.</li><li>Support with ad hoc analysis, capital planning, and process improvements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Finance Business Partner Duties:</p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to operations and project leadership; translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.</li><li>Partner with project managers to monitor project financial performance, track change orders, and identify areas for margin improvement.</li><li>Lead or support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and drive growth as the company scales.</li><li>Provide guidance on procurement, contract review, and cost control to maximize project profitability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or project-based environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, and construction accounting software.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (such as Sage, Viewpoint, or similar) preferred.</li><li>Team leadership experience and strong communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with operations teams and deliver business insights.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Olathe, KS
- onsite
- Permanent
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120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are partnering with a growing construction organization who is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations and serve as a proactive finance business partner. This role is ideal for a hands-on and strategic professional eager to help elevate accounting processes, support complex projects, and drive informed decision-making across the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead all month-end and year-end accounting close activities, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee AP/AR, payroll processing, job cost accounting, and cash management.</li><li>Prepare and present financial statements and management reports to executive leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, operations, and estimating teams to review project budgets, forecasts, and actual results.</li><li>Provide financial analysis, KPI reporting, and insights to support business unit profitability and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in the annual budget process and work closely with leaders to develop forecasts and business plans.</li><li>Support with ad hoc analysis, capital planning, and process improvements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Finance Business Partner Duties:</p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to operations and project leadership; translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.</li><li>Partner with project managers to monitor project financial performance, track change orders, and identify areas for margin improvement.</li><li>Lead or support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and drive growth as the company scales.</li><li>Provide guidance on procurement, contract review, and cost control to maximize project profitability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z