Night Owl Companies ยท 3 days ago
Senior Accountant / Controller
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNight Owl Companies, LLC is a growing, multi-division construction services organization supporting multifamily, commercial, and national construction projects across multiple markets. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant / Controller to lead and strengthen their financial operations at the corporate level, overseeing all accounting operations and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all corporate accounting functions across four construction entities plus four other smaller and simpler entities
Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Manage corporate processes to ensure accurate construction job costing and allocation of costs across the collective enterprise
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic planning
Process payroll for multiple states and entities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Support or perform reconciliations, audits, sales tax filings, lien compliance, licensure reporting, and subcontractor reporting
Mentor, train, and develop accounting staff while enforcing accountability and best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, project management, administration, and leadership teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of construction accounting experience
Mindset of no-excuses ownership of all areas of oversight and responsibility
Demonstrated history of process improvement and problem recognition and resolution
Proven leadership experience managing AR, AP, Payroll, or accounting teams
Prior experience in a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Accounting Manager role
Strong understanding of: Job costing and WIP, Construction revenue recognition, Multi-entity and multi-state accounting
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold finance team members accountable
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership and operations teams
Substantial experience working in QuickBooks Online on a daily basis
Preferred
Experience in a multi-division or national construction environment
Familiarity with construction accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, JobTread, Buildertrend, Dash, or similar)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Supplemental insurance options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Company
Night Owl Companies
A full service, family-owned General Contractor focused on multifamily communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase