Controller

National Coatings, Inc•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

At National Coatings, integrity, experience, and quality are the heart of everything we do. These values guide us in delivering high-performance coating solutions that are innovative, durable, and built to last. With decades of expertise, we take pride in protecting and enhancing surfaces across commercial, industrial, and specialty applications. We believe in hiring the right people, to make the right decisions, to do the job the right way - ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. We do this while fostering a culture where those that display teamwork, innovation, and excellence thrive. If you're looking to grow with a company and are ready for a challenge, National Coatings is the place for you! The Controller owns all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role partners closely with project management, estimating, and operations to drive profitability, cash flow, and financial discipline across a portfolio of commercial painting contracts. The ideal candidate brings construction accounting expertise - particularly with job costing, WIP schedules, and subcontractor financial workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of accounting experience, with 2+ years in a controller or senior accounting role
Construction or specialty trade industry experience required
Proficiency in construction accounting software (Sage 300/Timberline, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
Deep understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and WIP schedules
Experience with certified payroll reporting
Strong Excel skills; ability to build and maintain financial models

Nice To Haves

CPA license or CPA candidate, MBA, or advanced degree in Accounting
Experience with commercial painting, drywall, flooring, or other finishing trades
Familiarity with AIA billing, G702/G703 documents, and retainage management
Experience managing surety relationships and prequalification packages
Exposure to job cost estimating and bid review processes
Knowledge of prevailing wage regulations (Davis-Bacon, state equivalents)
Experience with ERP implementations

Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and present WIP (work-in-progress) schedules
Produce cash flow forecasts and 13-week rolling projections
Deliver management reporting packages to the CFO and ownership
Oversee job cost accounting for all active contracts
Analyze cost-to-complete and over/under billing positions
Collaborate with operations on budget variance and change order tracking
Review contract billings, AIA pay applications, and retainage
Monitor subcontractor and supplier commitments vs. actuals
Oversee AR aging, collections, and dispute resolution
Manage AP workflow, check runs, and vendor terms
Ensure lien waiver compliance on all projects
Coordinate with GCs on billing and payment schedules
Oversee weekly payroll processing
Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
Track labor burden rates and update cost models accordingly
Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
Coordinate year-end audit/review with external CPA firm
Manage surety bond relationships and support bonding capacity
Ensure compliance with sales/use tax, business licenses, and contractor registrations
Maintain proper insurance certificates and documentation
Partner with the CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
Evaluate equipment purchases, leases, and capital expenditures
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team (1–3 staff)
Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting tools
Support banking relationships, line of credit management, and covenant compliance

Benefits

Medical Insurance w/ PPO and HSA Plan Options (Company Pays 95% of HSA Plan for Employee-Only)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match up to $2,000
FSA / Dependent Care Savings Accounts
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

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