Financial Controller

**Controller/Senior Accountant responsibilities**. This includes daily bookkeeping, AP/AR with 3-way match, job costing, accrual-based month-end close, cash-flow forecasting, lender draws, insurance administration, and BRIX governance (items, prices, and templates). You will manage a small India-based team across Purchasing, Starts/Permitting Support, and Finance to deliver **timely, accurate financials with strong internal controls**.

**Core ResponsibilitiesA) Financial Leadership**
- Lead the **month-end close** (target ≤ 5 business days): accruals, WIP/CIP, allocations, reconciliations, and financials (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Safeguard **job costing** (Job → Cost Code → Cost Type); ensure no uncoded spend and update FAC regularly.
- Drive **Budget vs. Actuals** with root-cause analysis (Price/Quantity/Scope/Timing) and assign clear action owners.
- Post and reconcile **bank and credit card transactions daily**; publish daily cash position.
- Manage **Accounts Payable**: triage AP inbox, 3-way match (PO/EPO ↔ receipt/pay point ↔ invoice), handle exceptions, lien waivers, and run weekly payments (checks/ACH/credit cards; positive pay).
- Manage **Accounts Receivable/Draws**: assemble draw packages (SOV, invoices by cost code, waivers, inspections), coordinate % completion, submit to lenders, and track funding.
- Track **project-level interest costs**; maintain loan/covenant calendars; ensure timely debt service.
- Maintain and publish a **13-week cash flow forecast** (best/base/worst case) and payment calendar; escalate gaps and mitigation plans.
- Administer **insurance programs** (GL, BR, WC, Auto, Umbrella, Property, Cyber), including renewals, COIs, and claims.
- Uphold **internal controls**: approvals matrix, segregation of duties, vendor master governance, fraud prevention, and document retention.

**B) Back-Office Team Management (India)**
- Build and lead a **team of 8-10** (AP Specialists, Purchasing Coordinator, Starts/Permitting Coordinator, Data/Reporting Analyst).
- Set KPIs, coach, and run weekly operations reviews plus monthly 1:1s.
- Ensure overlap with U.S. business hours; manage shift continuity for close and draw cycles.

**C) Purchasing & BRIX Governance**
- Partner with U.S. team on bids, vendor onboarding, and contracts.
- Maintain **BRIX item master, price books, and templates** (plan/community), including pay points, floor breaks, and vendor assignments.
- Validate PO accuracy pre-release with a **target of ≥98% first-pass success**.
- Monitor and minimize **EPO corrections**; standardize BuildPro/BRIX usage and file naming.
- Ensure COI/lien waiver compliance and audit readiness.

**D) Starts/Permitting Support**
- Support preparation of **community-specific permitting/ACC packages**; manage water meter/driveway requests and septic/OSSF documentation.
- Upload and track permits, plans, and fees in BuildPro.
- Maintain version control and status tracking for all permits.

**E) Reporting & Communication**
- **Daily**: Publish cash position, exceptions log (AP/CC/Bank), and risk flags.
- **Weekly**: 13-week cash flow, AP aging/holds, job-level BvA exceptions, draw calendar/funding, interest projections.
- **Monthly**: Full financials + WIP, AP/AR agings, reconciliations (bank/CC), insurance/COI status, KPI dashboard, and close memo to CEO.

**Key Metrics (Success Indicators)**
- Close completed in **≤ 5 business days**; bank/CC reconciliations by Day 2.
- **3-way match: 100%**; AP first-pass success ≥ 98%; EPO corrections ≤ 2%.
- **Draw cycle**: Submission to funding in ≤ 5 business days (lender-dependent).
- Job-level **margin variance within ±1.5%**.
- **100% COI compliance**; zero late debt or interest payments.

**Qualifications Must-Have**
- CA / CPA / ACCA (or MBA Finance with strong accounting foundation).
- 8-12+ years of accounting/controllership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a **5-day close**, manage cash flow, and run a controlled AP/AR process.
- Strong managerial skills with experience leading teams.
- Hands-on with **Hyphen BRIX/BuildPro** or similar construction ERPs.
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query).
- Excellent English communication skills.

**Nice-to-Have**
- QuickBooks or NetSuite experience.
- Familiarity with **bank portal controls** and positive pay.
- Basic SQL knowledge.
- Lean/Six Sigma or audit background.
- BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

**Tools & Tech Stack**
- **ERP/Construction Tools**: Hyphen BRIX, BuildPro
- **Finance Tools**: QuickBooks/NetSuite (preferred), bank portals
- **Productivity**: Microsoft 365, Power BI, e-signature platforms, document control

**30/60/90-Day Plan**

**0-30 Days**
- Gain access and setup accounts; learn playbooks; map processes.
- Publish first daily cash report.
- Hire ≥2 team members.
- Begin daily bank/CC reconciliations.
- Establish AP inbox triage and exceptions log.

**31-60 Days**
- Deliver first month-end close in ≤ 5 days.
- Publish 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Implement