[Hiring] Controller @Vessel Advisors

Role Description

The Controller position at Vessel Advisors will support and report to the VP of Operations of Vessel Advisors and report to clients on a weekly and/or monthly basis as needed. The position will be responsible for providing financial expertise and guidance to clients, helping them improve their financial performance and achieve their business goals. This includes but is not limited to:

• Financial discovery assessments
• Process improvements
• Accounting clean-up
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Real estate/construction accounting management

Additionally, the position involves providing financial services to multiple clients concurrently in a fractional capacity. The Controller will take ownership of the client's existing financial processes and recommend and implement best practices. The Controller will oversee internal and external staff, as well as client staff, as needed. We are seeking an individual who takes extreme ownership over their responsibilities, seeks to provide fast responses in writing and by phone, and will do what it takes to serve and over-deliver to Vessel Advisors' clients.

Qualifications

• Construction & Real Estate Expertise: Experience as a Controller for growing companies within the Construction and/or Real Estate Development industries.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in cloud-based software and accounting software programs, including Excel and Google Workspace.
• Incredibly Proactive: Looks for tasks that need to be done and takes initiative.
• Obsessively Organized: Detail-oriented and loves structured checklists.
• Flexible & Calm Under Pressure: Maintains composure in changing plans or complex project dynamics.
• Positive & Client-Focused: Energetic and enthusiastic in building client relationships.
• Excellent Communicator: Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Fast Learner: Quickly absorbs context across multiple clients.
• Remote Work Experience: Proven track record in a remote role prior to COVID-19.
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality with sensitive client data.
• Perfectionist Standards: Precision in managing complex transactions and reconciliations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Controller, Director of Accounting, or Chief Accounting Officer in private business, specifically in Construction and/or Real Estate Development.
• 8+ years of financial software experience (QuickBooks required; industry-specific platforms such as Sage Intacct / Sage 300 CRE, Procore, Yardi, CMiC, or Textura strongly preferred).
• Deep understanding of WIP schedules, AIA billing, Percentage of Completion accounting, certified payroll, construction draw management, and multi-entity real estate consolidations.
• Responsive, highly professional communication skills across all virtual channels.
• Proven capability to manage and own accounting processes across multiple concurrent client entities.
• Active CPA or CCIFP designation is a strong bonus.

Benefits

• PTO at 120 hours per year (3 weeks)
• Health stipend
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Performance Bonus

Position & Location Details

• Type: Full-Time (40+ Hours per week)
• Location: USA – Fully Remote Working Arrangement
• Standard working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone (MST or PST preferred)
• Ability to Travel Preferred: Infrequent (1x per month or less) for initial client discovery assessments or strategic team meetings
• Compensation: Starting at $95,000+ per year (DOE)