Elite Recruiter ยท 7 hours ago
Financial Controller
Elite Recruiter is hiring a hands-on financial leader to join the executive team and bring operational control across cash flow, budgets, and project accounting. This role requires a leader who can personally execute financial tasks while managing a lean team and ensuring accurate financial data.
Responsibilities
Own and build budgets, cash flow models, and forecasts - personally (not just review)
Lead construction/project accounting: job costing, profitability by project, variance control, and early risk flags
Establish disciplined cash management as a core operating rhythm
Work directly in NetSuite and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable
Lead a small finance function (this role + 2) and coordinate with external accountants
Partner with leadership to support scaling a fast-growing business (~20% YoY)
Qualification
Required
Strong construction/project accounting experience (job costing, project P&L;, margins by job)
Inventory accounting experience
Proven hands-on execution within the last 3-5 years (you can do the work yourself)
Executive presence and backbone - able to say 'no', confront risk, and protect the business financially
Preferred
NetSuite experience (strongly preferred)
Experience scaling finance operations during rapid growth in a project-based environment
CPA credential
U.S. GAAP compliance expertise
Specific LED lighting industry experience (construction/project accounting transfers)
Company
Elite Recruiter
We believe in the power of connections, the art of discernment, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase