{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Confidential Controller - Hattiesburg, MS","description":"The Controller reports directly to the President and serves as the senior accounting leader for the organization, overseeing the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions. This role owns the monthly close, financial reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and year-end audit, while also managing the internal control environment, capital expenditure process, insurance and surety relationships, and financial policies. The Controller partners closely with the President and Leadership Team on annual planning and forecasting, providing the financial insight and discipline needed to support sound decision-making and long-term growth.
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\nKey Responsibilities:
\n•Reports directly to the President.
\n•Manages the Payroll and AR/AP functions and team.
\n•Leads and owns the monthly close process.
\n•Delivers financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
\n•Oversees treasury and cash management in partnership with Operations and Support functions.
\n•Leads the year-end audit and serves as primary liaison with external auditors.
\n•Partners with the President and Leadership Team on annual planning and forecast updates.
\n•Owns the internal control matrix, NetSuite authorizations, and Ramp workflows.
\n•Manages all tax compliance activities.
\n•Oversees the capital expenditure process and reporting.
\n•Coordinates insurance renewals, claims reporting, and surety capacity.
\n•Owns and maintains all financial policies and updates.
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\nQualifications & Skills:
\n•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
\n•6–10+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), project finance, or business partnering within the construction, logistics, energy, or infrastructure industries.
\n•Proven ability to connect financial data to operational strategy, with a strong understanding of job costing, forecasting, and project-based accounting.
\n•Proficiency in financial systems (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
\n•Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and levels of seniority.
\n•Self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
\n•Detail-oriented and analytical, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and operational value.","datePosted":"2026-07-21","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Talance Group"},"validThrough":"2026-08-20","jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"306 Chevy Chase Dr.\nHattiesburg, MS 39401"}},"employmentType":"FULL_TIME","baseSalary":{"@type":"MonetaryAmount","currency":"USD","value":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","unitText":"YEAR","minValue":"0","maxValue":"0"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Talance Group","value":"17842312057900146428wip"},"directApply":true}