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ASTOUND Group · 5 months ago

Operational Financial Controllers

positionLas Vegas, NV, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

ASTOUND Group is a global experiential powerhouse specializing in Brand Experiences, Sports Experiences, and Immersive Entertainment. They are seeking elite Operational Financial Controllers to manage project-level financial operations, ensuring accuracy in job costing, cash flow forecasting, and P&L performance.

Event ManagementIndustrial DesignMarketingMechanical DesignProject ManagementTrade Shows

Responsibilities

Create project financial structures (WBS, cost codes, budgets) in the ERP; validate estimates and margin targets before kickoff
Establish change-order, PO, and approval workflows aligned to budget caps and client SOW
Track labor, materials, freight, and 3rd-party services daily; reconcile timecards and receiving to POs
Prepare monthly WIP/percent-complete schedules, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin walk explanations
Monitor deposits, progress, and milestone invoices; manage retention and close-out billing; resolve deductions promptly
Partner with AR to minimize DSO and escalate collection risks early
Lead weekly project financial reviews: budget vs. actuals, risk/opportunity register, and recovery plans
Analyze drivers of variance (scope creep, rush fees, rework) and recommend corrective actions
Enforce purchasing and spend policies; verify 3-bid or preferred-vendor compliance where required
Support revenue recognition (ASC 606), audit requests, and month-end close (journals, accruals, reconciliations)
Advise PMs on pricing add-ons, change orders, and schedule impacts; quantify trade-offs for client approvals
Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP, dashboards, and close processes

Qualification

Project accountingJob costingERP proficiencyCost forecastingVendor managementClear communicationHigh ownershipTeam collaboration

Required

5–8+ years in project accounting/controlling within job-based environments (exhibits, events, custom fabrication, construction, or manufacturing)
Strong command of job costing, WIP, percent-complete, and cost-to-complete forecasting
ERP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Acumatica, MS Dynamics) and Excel modeling (lookups, pivots, index/match)
Familiarity with procurement controls, 3rd-party vendor management, and freight/logistics cost capture
Clear communicator who can brief executives and coach PMs; high ownership and urgency under tight show timelines

Benefits

Excellent Medical Insurance
Excellent Dental Insurance
Excellent Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
401K matching program after 90 days of employment
100% Company Life and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Referral Program

Company

ASTOUND Group

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ASTOUND specializes in the design and execution of memorable experiences for companies to share with their customers.
dateFounded in 2001
location
North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.astoundgroup.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Dale Morgan
Executive Chairman & Founder of ASTOUND Group
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Kevin Morgan
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Recent News

In Brief: Astound Group adds VP of strategy and ideation
2024-03-07
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Brand Experience Innovator ASTOUND Group Hires Industry Veteran Jay Verna
2022-08-15
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