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Business Controller
Location: Broomfield, CO | Monday/Friday Remote
Salary: Up to $130,000
Our client is seeking a Business Controller to support the financial operations of their East Coast business unit. This role partners closely with operational leadership to provide financial insight, strengthen accounting processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting across projects and business operations. This is a hands-on role with strong operational visibility, ideal for an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or emerging Controller coming from the Construction industry looking to expand their ownership and impact without overseeing the entire corporate accounting function.
Responsibilities
Operational Finance & Project Controls
- Partner with operations leadership to support project financial reviews and project controls
- Monitor financial performance and project margins across the East Coast business unit
- Identify leading and trending financial indicators to improve operational performance
- Provide financial insight to help drive better decision-making across operations
Accounting Operations
- Lead core accounting functions including month-end close and general ledger management
- Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Oversee accounting execution for complex transactions and key accounts
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial reporting and analysis for executive leadership
- Support financial visibility for board-level decision making
- Collaborate with FP&A teams on forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow planning
- Assist operations leaders in maintaining financial accuracy across projects
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and documentation
- Drive automation and system improvements to streamline the month-end close process
- Help develop scalable accounting processes to support company growth
Strategic Finance Support
- Serve as a financial partner to operations leadership
- Support integration of acquired entities into financial systems and processes
- Assist with tax planning and compliance alongside internal and external partners
- Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives and growth
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with proven construction industry experience.
- Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger processes
- Demonstrated experience improving processes or financial systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems
- Ability to travel occasionally along the East Coast
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification
- Experience leading a full month-end close cycle
- Prior experience with Vista by Viewpoint
- Background in public accounting or fast-scaling private companies
- Experience supporting M&A integration activities
Innovar Group is comprised of senior talent agents who deliver top recruitment services to clients throughout the United States. We bring a new era of recruiting to the industry by aligning state-of-the-art technology w/ outstanding talent. Visit our website at www.innovargroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $130,000