Senior Accountant, Accounting Compliance

Do you enjoy being the financial backbone of a growing construction company Do you take pride in building structure, creating clarity, and turning complex project numbers into confident business decisions If you're looking for a role where your financial leadership truly drives performance not just reports results, this could be the opportunity for you

Our Story Starts with People Like You

The two founders, best friends, were running businesses that needed great talent fast. So, they started building remote teams across countries like the Philippines, Colombia, and India. They realized that talent isn't limited by geography. With today's technology and high-speed internet, we're able to build high-performing global teams that support businesses across the U.Today, ClearDesk helps U.S. businesses grow by building world-class remote teams. We don't just connect talent; we manage the entire experience, from recruiting to retention. And while we help clients thrive, we also stay deeply committed to helping our remote team members build real, lasting careers that support their lives and their families.

The Role: Financial Controller

Imagine being the person leadership turns to first for a clear picture of the company's financial health. You're not just closing the books, you're protecting cash flow, ensuring invoices and payroll are accurate, managing payables and receivables proactively, and keeping reconciliations, debt payments, and compliance on track. Beyond the day-to-day, you deliver accurate financial statements, WIP reports, and project revenue tracking that leadership trusts. You investigate variances, explain budget shifts, and ensure every project reflects its true performance. As the company grows, you strengthen the financial foundation to support smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

Keep accounting policies and procedures up to date so financial work is consistent and follows the rules.

Oversee outsourced accounting work and work closely with the CPA firm to prepare tax returns, making sure documents are organized and deadlines are met.

Support and guide the accounting team (Project Accounts, Administration Assistant, and Purchasing Coordinator), even in a remote work setup.

Serve as a key financial partner by providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Make sure all production invoices (products, materials, labor) are entered accurately and on time so project progress is updated weekly.

Oversee entry of receiving documents and vendor invoices to ensure accurate records and proper project costing.

Manage accounts payable to pay bills on time and take advantage of available discounts.

Actively follow up on accounts receivable (including payment requests) and send customer statements to reduce unpaid balances.

Process payroll accurately and on time, assigning employees to the correct jobs for proper cost tracking.

Reconcile bank accounts monthly and complete month-end closing by the 5th.

Maintain a well-structured chart of accounts that follows required standards.

Keep accounting files organized and ready for audits.

Maintain strong internal controls to prevent mistakes and fraud.

Deliver monthly financial statements by the 15th, including required Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.

Help prepare weekly production reports to keep management informed about project progress and profitability.

Monitor construction industry benchmarks to measure company performance and identify areas for improvement.

Compliance and Coordination

Provide required information to external auditors to support a smooth audit process.

Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with loan agreements.

Ensure all local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements are met.

Project Accounting

Provide clear financial updates during project meetings.

Ensure revenue is recognized correctly using percentage-of-completion and accounting standards.

Follow up on change orders and communicate their financial impact to project managers and clients.

Use strong project accounting and analytical skills to support process improvements.

You have accounting experience in construction or manufacturing.

You're highly proficient in QuickBooks.

You have experience with U.You're detail-oriented and organized, ensuring financial data is accurate, deadlines are met, and nothing slips through the cracks.

You're reliable and comfortable partnering with leadership, translating financial data into meaningful insights that support decision-making.

A main computer with at least Intel Core i5 (or equivalent) and 8 GB RAM

A backup computer with at least Intel Core i3 and 4 GB RAM

You'll join a remote-first team that genuinely supports you, and you'll see the impact of your work in real, tangible ways that matter to the people you work with.

We help you grow with tools, training, and honest feedback

If you encounter any request for payment, please disregard it and report it to us immediately. Candidates who apply for this position may be re-profiled to similar roles depending on their qualifications, experience, and current market demand.