Company
construction, energy, defense, nuclear, or another highly regulated capital project environment
Controller
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Controller. Skills: accounting close process, NetSuite, SOX control systems. Own the full accounting close process. Maintain a chart of accounts”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role, CPA required, Experience with SOX control systems, Technical accounting experience to support PCAOB-level audits, Proven ability to build accounting processes and controls in a lean or startup environment, Experience managing and developing accounting teams
Nice to Have
Experience in construction, energy, defense, nuclear, or another highly regulated capital project environment strongly preferred, Deep NetSuite expertise — you have configured, optimized, and scaled NetSuite in a prior role, understanding of construction or project accounting, including job costing, committed costs, budget management, and procurement accounting
What You'll Do.
Own the full accounting close process
Maintain a chart of accounts
Oversee and develop the accounting team
Ensure audit-ready documentation
Administer and optimize NetSuite
Oversee corporate expenses
Manage relationships with external auditors
Enforce and enhance procurement accounting controls
Support project financing
Develop and enhance accounting policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory bodies
Process & Methodology
Support project financing, bonding, and insurance requests
Full Job Description
## Key Duties & Responsibilities Own the full accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting Maintain a chart of accounts, cost coding structure, and accounting policies Oversee and develop the accounting team, including the staff accountants, project accountants, etc. Ensure audit-ready documentation and internal controls are in place at all times, commensurate with a highly regulated industry environment Administer and optimize NetSuite as the company's ERP, ensuring the system scales with project activity Oversee corporate expenses, card spend controls, and related reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and accurate project cost allocation Manage relationships with external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory bodies Enforce and enhance procurement accounting controls Support project financing, bonding, and insurance requests with organized, accurate financial documentation Develop and enhance accounting policies and procedures ## Qualifications 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role CPA required Experience in construction, energy, defense, nuclear, or another highly regulated capital project environment strongly preferred Deep NetSuite expertise — you have configured, optimized, and scaled NetSuite in a prior role Strong understanding of construction or project accounting, including job costing, committed costs, budget management, and procurement accounting Experience with SOX control systems Technical accounting experience to support PCAOB-level audits Proven ability to build accounting processes and controls in a lean or startup environment Experience managing and developing accounting teams
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