Financial Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller will lead core accounting operations for a growing construction organization, overseeing day‑to‑day activities such as general ledger, month‑end close, and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate WIP schedules, AIA billing, cash‑flow management, and project profitability, while providing clear financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to senior leadership and maintaining GAAP compliance and internal controls.
Key focus areas include Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations including general ledger, month‑end close, and financial reporting, Manage and maintain accurate Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring proper revenue recognition and job costing, and Lead AIA billing processes, preparing, submitting, and reconciling progress billings.
Successful candidates bring Experience In The Construction Industry and Legally Authorized To Work In The United States. Important skills include WIP Reporting, AIA Billing Processes, Cash Flow Management, Forecasting, Accounting Systems, and Advanced Excel. Preferred (not required): Technical Accounting Expertise, Leadership Capability, Managing Financial Performance, and General Ledger.
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Description
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a growing construction organization. This position will oversee day-to-day financial activities, strengthen internal processes, and support executive leadership with clear reporting, forecasting, and business recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and a background managing financial performance in a construction or project-based environment.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
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Manage and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring proper revenue recognition and job costing
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Lead and oversee AIA billing processes, including preparation, submission, and reconciliation of progress billings
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Monitor and analyze project financials to ensure profitability and cost control
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Drive cash flow management, including forecasting, collections, and payment strategies to maintain strong liquidity
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Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to ensure financial alignment on project performance
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Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to senior leadership
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and support audit processes as needed
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function
Requirements
The ideal Financial Controller will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.
Other requirements for the Financial Controller role include and are not limited to:
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Proven experience in the construction industry is required
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Strong knowledge of WIP reporting and AIA billing processes
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Demonstrated expertise in cash flow management and forecasting
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Solid understanding of job costing and project-based accounting
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Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
For more information on this Financial Controller position and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013424726.
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