Controller Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

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This position is not for Forvis Mazars LLC. We are working with a specialty construction group in the Sarasota area to find a qualified Controller to join their team. Functional Leadership Provide overall leadership for the accounting function to support the organization’s growth and professionalization efforts. Manage day-to-day operations across core accounting functions, including billing, financial statement preparation, general ledger entries, payroll, AR/AP, and budgeting. Policy and Compliance Develop and implement systems, policies, and financial controls that comply with legal standards. Direct financial accounting activities both internally and externally in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. Coordinate and manage external parties surrounding annual audits, tax planning, and compliance activities. Performance Management Own the KPIs / performance metrics that will be used to manage the performance of the accounting organization based on leading practices. Process Design Manage and define accounting processes and coordinate cross-functional touchpoints with internal stakeholders. Identify areas for improvement in communication or tactical execution. Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Accounting leadership experience in a project-based company of relevant size and complexity Expertise in the accounting function, including internal and external reporting, audit policies and controls, and compliance A track record of building and scaling accounting processes in a high-change, fast paced environment. Key Attributes 5+ years of professional finance experience. Track record of year-over-year delivery of distinctive value from strategic, transformative financial reporting and standardization activities. Expert financial, quantitative, and analytical skills. Excels in issue identification and problem-solving. Experience in the development, recommendation, analysis, and tracking of financial operations improvements. Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting or job costing methodology strongly preferred. Naturally inclusive and collaborative across a full range of internal stakeholders; leads cross-functionally by influence. Nimble and entrepreneurial in nature; makes decisions with imperfect information; wired for a fast-paced, high-change, private-equity sponsored environment. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. Active CPA strongly preferred.