Controller

About the jobA fast growing residential builder and general contractor in Charlotte is looking for a controller to own the accounting function as the business scales. You will run the close, report on project profitability, lead a small accounting team, and help carry a move to a new project management platform. This is a hands on leadership role with a clear path to head of the department.Required Qualifications• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years managing people• Hands-on WIP, job costing and cost-to-complete experience• Experience closing the books and presenting results at a business of $100M+ in revenue• Strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to explain variances to executives• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business• Comfort with a mid-market accounting system and advanced Excel• CPA a plus, not requiredKey Responsibilities• Own the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and review the financial statements• Produce WIP, job cost and budget-to-actual reporting for leadership• Lead and develop a team of three across AP, AR and staff accounting• Oversee weekly and monthly vendor payment cycles, treasury and cash planning• Strengthen controls and processes and support a systems migration• Coordinate audit, tax, banking and insurance reporting