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Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide clear financial insight to leadership in Williston, Vermont. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding budgeting, compliance, and audit activities across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support both strategic planning and day-to-day finance team performance.
Job Responsibility
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, then present meaningful analysis and recommendations to company ownership
Evaluate actual results against forecasts, budgets, and estimated costs, identify material variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance
Manage the full close process by overseeing reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accuracy, and timely reporting for each reporting period
Produce recurring financial reports, including cash flow summaries, receivables and payables reporting, work-in-progress tracking, and job cost analysis
Monitor job costing and cost allocation practices to help ensure project financial data is complete, accurate, and useful for decision-making
Maintain oversight of financial controls, accounting policies, and fiscal procedures while ensuring records are organized, reliable, and compliant
Coordinate audit preparation and support external reviews by gathering documentation and responding to requests for corporate, workers’ compensation, and retirement plan audits
Oversee tax-related filings and help ensure compliance with applicable state and federal tax requirements
Lead the finance team by assigning priorities, supporting daily workflow, developing staff capabilities, and conducting performance conversations and department meetings
Partner with ownership, human resources, and external advisors such as bankers, attorneys, and insurance representatives to address financial matters, benefits oversight, and long-range business planning
Requirements
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including leadership responsibility within a corporate accounting environment
Demonstrated expertise in month-end close activities, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and annual financial reporting
Experience developing annual budgets and analyzing budget-to-actual performance to support business decisions
Strong knowledge of general ledger management, internal controls, and financial compliance practices
Ability to investigate cost variances, interpret job cost data, and communicate findings clearly to leadership
Experience supporting audits and coordinating documentation for external reviewers and regulatory requirements
Effective team leadership skills, with the ability to train staff, organize workflows, and maintain clear departmental procedures