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Interim Controller (Heavy Construction Industry Required)

Date Posted: Sep 5, 2025

Job #1683167
Contract
Bartlett, Tennessee, United States

We have partnered with our client in facilities services in their search for an Interim Controller (6+ month engagement). The opportunity could turn to full-time if desired. Must have heavy Construction Industry experience, POC (Percentage of Completion) and Project T&M background. Open to travel. 

Accounting and Reporting Responsibilities:

  • Month End Close Process: Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close activities, including project review meetings, journal preparation/review, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting. 
  • Oversight of Financial Operations: Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed asset activities to ensure transactions are processed accurately and promptly in accordance with internal policies.
  • Audit Management: Coordinate annual audits for business unit locations, serving as the primary contact for corporate and external auditors.
Operational Analysis & Reporting:
  • Assist General Manager/Business Unit President in analyzing business performance, preparing monthly operational reporting decks, and conducting variance analysis for corporate requests.
Budgeting/Forecasting:
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing necessary documentation and supplemental reporting as required.
Internal Controls:
  • Develop, document, and enforce appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with GAAP standards.
  • Drive enhancements to financial and operational controls, particularly in a business dealing with repair/maintenance and design/build project services.
Management Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and optimize the financial accounting organization to meet reporting and control requirements effectively.
  • Provide guidance, training, and support to accounting personnel to ensure reporting objectives are met and talent development initiatives are supported.
M&A and Integration Support:
  • Assist in post M&A activities and integration efforts, offering financial and strategic advice to management.
Ad-hoc Requirements:
  • Support General Manager with ad-hoc reporting and requests, including system enhancements, business analysis, modeling, and local tax compliance.

Skills Required

  • Must Have POC (Percentage of Completion) Accounting expertise
  • 8+ years of extensive experience in accounting leadership, with a proven track record of managing accounting teams effectively.
  • Preferred background in public accounting or within a private equity-owned company.
  • Strong experience in managing finances within multi-project-based organizations, particularly in sectors like Construction, Engineering, or other project-based industries.

Education & Work Experience

  • MBA or CPA highly preferred
  • Vast knowledge of POC (Percentage of Completion) Accounting Required
  • Heavy Construction Industry experience required

Controller

Memphis, TN

Facilities Services

Ref ID 1683167

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