Controller

Description

• Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to ensure operational efficiency.
• Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances.
• Policy Development: Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting systems to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational requirements.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local taxes, and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Function Building: Work with external accounting partners and build out the internal accounting function, including recruiting and developing a finance team.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, work closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and provide ongoing financial forecasting.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, to provide insights that support key decision-making and drive business strategy.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations and fund strategic investments.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of construction accounting and SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles).
• Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar senior financial management role, preferably with startup experience and as the first accounting/finance hire.
• Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial concepts, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Benefits

• Stay healthy. Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.
• Generous parental leave. 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees, regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status.
• Learn on the job. Robust annual education and conference budget, including airfare and hotel costs.
• Generous stock options.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance