Financial Controller
Savaria · Boynton Beach, FL · 2 wk ago
Accounting$110k/yrFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Maintain accurate job costing and WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules across construction and installation projects
- Support financial tracking, reporting, and profitability analysis for service and maintenance operations
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while meeting strict corporate close deadlines and reporting requirements
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate reporting packages to the Canadian parent company
- Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS considerations, corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
- Cook up with corporate finance and external auditors to support audits and reporting requirements
- Monitor cash flow and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Supervise and support a lean accounting team (one staff accountant and administrative support)
- Partner closely with the Branch Manager and leadership team to:
- Support daily operational decision-making
- Monitor project performance, margins, and service profitability
- Aid in cost control, forecasting, and financial planning
- Drive the successful execution of projects
- Act as a key partner in supporting the successful execution of projects across a high volume of active jobs
- Review, interpret, and support execution of construction contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
- Identify financial risks within contracts and ensure proper execution through billing and the project lifecycle
- Ensure alignment between contract terms, billing practices, and project financial performance
- Oversee and support AIA billings and project invoicing processes
Qualifications
- University/College degree in Accounting/Finance
- CPA designation a plus
- Hands on accounting / finance working experience a plus
- STRONG construction accounting experience REQUIRED
- Job costing WIP reporting Percentage-of-completion accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and IRFS
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Proven experience managing month-end close processes with strict corporate deadlines
- Ability to consistently meet accelerated reporting timelines and requirements
- Experience with AIA billing and construction invoicing processes
- Strong experience reviewing and executing construction contracts and understanding project financial risk
- Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and ability to operate as a business partner to operations
- Preferred CPA or CPA candidate
- Experience in a public company or corporate reporting environment
- Familiarity with IFRS
- Experience preparing or supporting reporting packages for a parent company or corporate consolidation
- Familiarity with construction or service-based ERP systems
Behavioral & Professional Competencies
- High attention to detail with strong business judgment
- Integrity and accountability in high-risk environments
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Adaptability to changing project scopes and market conditions
Company Culture
- Savaria’s Mission Is To Provide Products To Improve Mobility And Access In Daily Life, So It’s Important That All Associates Embrace This And Ensure That They Keep Our Customers At The Heart Of Everything They Do, Acting In The Spirit Of Our Savaria Values
- All Savaria Associates Are Expected To Embrace Our Mission And Values
- Safety – We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of customers, the public, and our people.
- Quality – We aspire to deliver quality products and services that are right the first time.
- Customer passion – What we do makes a difference, and we work with passion to do the best for our customers.
- Collaboration – We encourage collaboration to generate ideas and innovation and value clear and open communication to create strong teamwork.
- Expertise – Our knowledge and experience have made us industry leaders, and we actively support continuous learning for future growth.