Controller
Direct Hire
Scarborough, Maine
The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for managing all accounting aspects of the Company and its related affiliates.
This position requires a strategic thinker who can navigate intricate financial landscapes, implement robust systems, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with exceptional analytical skills, capable of driving financial excellence and contributing to the company’s growth and success.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple real estate development projects and operating companies, including AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to optimize financial stability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
- Create annual budgets, working closely with department heads and project managers.
- Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop financial forecasts to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and external stakeholders.
- Oversee all job-cost related allocations, tracking, and reporting
- Provide insightful analysis of financial results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
- Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Work closely with executives and department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Evaluate existing financial systems and recommend enhancements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement best practices for financial controls, data integrity, and automation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
Successful candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in real estate, construction, or property management would be ideal.
Skills/Abilities:
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- Competence with financial software and technology – experience with real estate systems a plus
- Understanding of financial and accounting standards and regulations
- Must be highly analytical, solutions-oriented, and able to see the “big picture”
- Ability to excel in an agile, flexible, high-growth, scaling fast-paced environment
- Strong Leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
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- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or MBA preferred.
- CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
Salary will depend on experience and the compensation package includes a bonus and full benefits.
ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.