Find & Apply For Treasurer / Controller Jobs in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Elevate Design + Build is a well-established and growing residential construction company serving the Kansas City area. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on financial leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our leadership team and help guide the continued growth of our business. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the company's day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators to company ownership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis to support business goals and profitability
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, strengthen processes, and increase operational efficiency
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to ownership to support strategic planning and business decisions Construction Accounting & Job Costing
• Monitor job cost accounting for residential construction projects, ensuring costs are accurately allocated, tracked, and reported
• Oversee project budgets, purchase orders, variance purchase orders, change orders, vendor invoices, and cost variances to identify potential overruns and protect profitability
• Review project financial performance and provide timely reporting on closing out job accounts
• Partner with pre-construction, purchasing, and construction operations to improve cost tracking, forecasting, and budget accuracy
• Manage the accuracy of construction related payables, customer billings, and monthly draws Cash Flow & Financial Controls
• Supervise company wide cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital
• Anticipate cash requirements based on construction schedules, project expenditures, receivables, and upcoming financial obligations
• Improve internal accounting controls and financial procedures
• Identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies, and enforce corrective actions to protect company assets and profitability
• Monitor subcontractor payment practices and help maintain strong financial relationships Financial Reporting, Compliance & External Partners
• Coordinate with the company's external CPA firm on tax preparation, financial reviews, yearend close, and other accounting matters
• Collaborate with banking partners on construction draws, funding requirements, and evaluate potential new banking relationships
• Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Align with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits as needed Systems, Processes & Team Leadership
• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial systems
• Preserve the accuracy and integrity of accounting data and construction job cost information
• Promote efficient use of accounting technology including Buildertrend, QuickBooks, and SmartSheets
• Collaborate with leadership and department managers to improve financial visibility, communication, and decision making Qualifications/Skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• At least five to seven years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably with residential construction
• Strong understanding of residential construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, construction bank loans, and working with investors
• Orchestrating monthly draw cycles and pay subcontractors on time
• Experience overseeing month end and year end close processes and preparing financial statements
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with Buildertrend and SmartSheets - Will train the right person
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the aptitude to work effectively with company ownership, leadership, subcontractors, and internal teams
• A proactive, solutions oriented mindset with a desire to improve processes and contribute to the company's continued growth What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a financially minded leader who combines strong accounting fundamentals with practical residential construction industry knowledge.

They are comfortable working at both the detail level and the big picture level, take ownership of their work, and can confidently communicate financial results and recommendations to the company's ownership and leadership teams

Job Type:

Full-Time Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• Paid time off - PTO and Holidays
• Roth IRA matching
• Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person at the office

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office Work Location:

In person