IT Finance Controller

IT Finance Controller

Posted 1 day ago by 1761899522

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The IT Finance Controller will oversee financial operations for a large-scale enterprise construction initiative, managing departmental budgets across multiple cost centers. This role involves ensuring accurate tracking of purchase orders, capital expenditure requests, and overall budget performance. The Controller will also be responsible for monthly variance reporting and annual budget planning to support strategic decision-making. The position is fully remote and requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive financial management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, monitoring, and control of departmental budgets across multiple cost centers.
  • Ensure alignment of financial plans with project goals and timelines.
  • Manage all aspects of Purchase Orders (POs), Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), and account tracking.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of expenditures and commitments.
  • Prepare and present monthly spend variance reports with actionable insights.
  • Support quarterly and annual financial reviews with leadership and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project managers and department heads to support budget forecasting and planning.
  • Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide investment decisions.
  • Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and maintain robust financial controls and audit readiness.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in construction or enterprise project environments.
  • Strong understanding of cost center budgeting, PO/CER workflows, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: IT Finance Controller
Location: US - 100% Remote
Contract duration: 6+ Months

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to oversee financial operations for a large-scale enterprise construction initiative. This role will be responsible for managing the department s budget across multiple cost centers, ensuring accurate tracking of purchase orders (POs), capital expenditure requests (CERs), accounts, and overall budget performance. The Controller will play a critical role in monthly variance reporting and annual budget planning, supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Budget Management & Oversight

    • Lead the development, monitoring, and control of departmental budgets across multiple cost centers.

    • Ensure alignment of financial plans with project goals and timelines.

  • Financial Operations

    • Manage all aspects of Purchase Orders (POs), Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), and account tracking.

    • Maintain accurate and timely records of expenditures and commitments.

  • Reporting & Analysis

    • Prepare and present monthly spend variance reports with actionable insights.

    • Support quarterly and annual financial reviews with leadership and stakeholders.

  • Strategic Planning

    • Collaborate with project managers and department heads to support budget forecasting and planning.

    • Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide investment decisions.

  • Compliance & Controls

    • Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

    • Implement and maintain robust financial controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

  • 7+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in construction or enterprise project environments.

  • Strong understanding of cost center budgeting, PO/CER workflows, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience working in cross-functional teams within large organizations.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

  • Familiarity with enterprise reporting platforms and data visualization tools.