What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at BAM Coatings?
About BAM Concrete Coatings
BAM Concrete Coatings is a fast-growing, $10M home improvement company specializing in premium concrete floor coatings for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With multi-location operations and aggressive expansion underway, we are building a high-performance leadership team to strengthen financial discipline, operational efficiency, and profitability.
We’re looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves digging into financial details, and wants to help shape the future of a rapidly scaling company.
Unique Mentorship Opportunity
This position offers direct professional mentorship from a CFO of a large national home improvement company who serves on BAM’s Board of Directors. It’s a rare chance to gain executive-level financial insight and grow toward a Director of Finance or CFO-level role.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience)
- Performance bonus potential
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health benefits
- Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the company’s full accounting function across multiple locations
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain and enforce accrual-based accounting practices consistent with GAAP
- Supervise A/R, A/P, payroll allocations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities
- Oversee job costing, inventory tracking, and gross margin analysis by location
- Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards
- Create and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and accountability
- Partner with department heads to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
- Collaborate with the external CPA for audits, tax planning, and filings
- Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements
- Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and ownership
Who You Are
- You’re a strategic financial leader who enjoys both the numbers and the story they tell
- You take ownership, bring structure to fast-moving environments, and close the books on time
- You have an eye for detail but also see the big financial picture
- You’re proactive, analytical, and solution-driven
- You thrive in QuickBooks Online and Excel, and love streamlining processes
- You communicate clearly and collaborate well across departments
- You’re ambitious, growth-minded, and ready to build something lasting
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
- Proven understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
- Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the construction, contracting, or home improvement industry
- Familiarity with job costing or project-based accounting
- Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience
- CRM/ERP integration knowledge
- CPA or CMA designation (preferred, not required)
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
On-site at our Appleton, WI headquarters (required)
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000