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 full 3-way match and lien waiver process.
• Standardize BRIX templates and price-book governance.
• Establish insurance/COI tracking roster.

61–90 Days

• Take full ownership of lender draws end-to-end.
• Reduce EPO corrections to ≤ 2%.
• Deliver KPI dashboard.
• Finalize SOPs and training materials.
• Ensure all processes are audit-ready.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹800, ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person