Controller - Construction Industry

About the role

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations, reporting, and accounting functions for Viking Industrial Painting and affiliate companies. This position provides financial leadership to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting strategic decision-making and operational performance. Working closely with Executive Leadership and Operations, this position provides financial insight into company and project performance, identifies risks and opportunities, and drives improvements in financial processes and controls. The Controller will lead and develop the accounting team while establishing scalable processes and systems that support Viking’s continued growth across its multi-entity and multi-state operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models to support company-wide planning and decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to Executive Leadership and General Managers regarding company performance, profitability, cash flow, financial risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee project accounting and job costing processes, partnering with Operations to monitor project performance, costs, margins, and variances.
• Establish and maintain effective information systems, internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets, improve financial accuracy, and mitigate risk.
• Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate federal, state, and local filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor financial performance across Viking’s entities and support consistent accounting practices and reporting throughout the organizations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting and financial processes and systems.
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions