Finance Manager, Controller

Carolina Wrecking

. Oversee the company’s accounting and financial management functions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, accounting practices, and compliance with GAAP, while effectively leading teams and providing financial insights to support operational decision-making. Proficient in job cost accounting, financial reporting, and the use of specialized construction accounting software.

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Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance5+ Years Of Related ExperienceCPA License And/Or CCIFP DesignationConstruction Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJob Cost AccountingInternal ControlsCash ManagementKPI ReportingCost AnalysisRevenue Recognition ComplianceAccounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementFinancial Statement Integrity

Soft Skills

Strong Supervisory SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime Management SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSpecialized Construction Accounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseCCIFP Designation

Industry Keywords

GAAP ComplianceConstruction AccountingPercentage-Of-Completion AccountingPrevailing Wage ComplianceCertified Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the company’s accounting and financial management functions
Manage financial reporting, job cost accounting, internal controls, and cash management
Partner with operations and executive leadership to provide financial insights
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements
Ensure compliance with GAAP
Collaborate with external auditors on annual audits or reviews
Prepare management financials and KPI reports
Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Monitor job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion reporting
Review project financial performance and support cost and margin analysis
Ensure accurate capture and coding of job costs
Partner with project management on costs incurred and cost-to-complete estimates
Manage equipment department accounting, utilization, and profitability reporting
Support job cost estimates, contract billing, retainage tracking, and revenue recognition compliance
Analyze margin variances, cost overruns, and profitability opportunities
Manage working capital and cash forecasts
Monitor customer invoicing, accounts receivable aging, collections, accounts payable, and pay-when-paid arrangements
Participate in operational budgets and forecasts
Review contracts
Support banking, bonding, and insurance relationships with required reports
Improve and automate AP, AR, payroll, expense management, and related processes
Produce meaningful financial and KPI reports
Support general office operations in a small-team environment
Report to the Chief Financial Officer and supervise accounting staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years of related experience required
Construction and percentage of completion accounting experience highly preferred
CPA license and/or CCIFP designation preferred
Experience with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficiency with specialized construction accounting software
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to provide clear financial counsel to non-financial leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to travel as needed
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
On-site work arrangement
Overtime as needed
Travel as needed