Fractional Controller

HBK CPA•Naples, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships. Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace. We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family. Dedicated to our Construction Clients in our Construction & Real Estate Solutions Group SUMMARY The Fractional Controller will be responsible for oversight and direction of multiple controller level engagements and special assignments for contractors. This person will have a strong construction accounting background, understand the nuances and challenges of the industry, and advise clients on such. Therefore, this is a client facing role. The position will be required to develop and maintain relationships with clients as well as client stakeholders, which may include their bank, surety and bonding company, and/or insurance provider. On the technical side this person will have strong bookkeeping, management reporting, month-end closing, and payroll experience with the ability to produce accurate financial statements. The ideal candidate will have experience contributing to business strategy, which may include the development of forecasts, projections, or financial models. In addition, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities to research and learn, focused on staying up to date on industry developments, macroeconomic factors affecting contractors, and key accounting and finance topics that may be relevant to the client base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
5 + years of private accounting experience
construction industry experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated aptitude in common construction accounting methodologies, including WIP (or percentage of completion), job costing, variance analysis, labor and burden rates, and billing and retainage
Demonstrated aptitude in producing projections and financial models
Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of work
Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
Experience with Foundation Software, Acumatica, or similar Construction focused accounting software required
demonstrated aptitude to learn new software programs strongly preferred.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
GAAP understanding preferred

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration or Certified Construction Financial Professional certification (CCIFP) preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of multiple engagements, varying in complexity, simultaneously
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of each client’s accounting operations
Review month end close procedures and provide constructive feedback to client team members
Prepare financial statements and custom financial reports (such as projections or financial models) for clients by agreed upon deadline
Identify opportunities for additional client services
Develop and maintain relationships with clients; interact on a regular basis
Effectively communicate all aspects of work performed to clients, team members and principals
Facilitate financial compliance work, which may include financial statement audits, review, compilations, tax work, or others
Maintain working knowledge of accounting software packages, payroll systems, industry trends, and other related knowledge applicable to a client’s construction business and needs
Ability to research and resolve complex accounting questions
Ability to work well with internal team members at all levels of the organization.
Manage team members assigned to Fractional Controller engagements by ensuring that client satisfaction remains high and team members are coached and trained effectively.
Share knowledge and trends that can collectively support the Construction and Real Estate Solution group’s ability to effectively service its clients.