The Business Unit Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting activities for a designated business unit within Kelvin Group. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, compliance with corporate policies and GAAP, and supports operational leadership with timely, accurate financial insights. The Controller serves as a key liaison between the business unit and corporate finance, driving consistency, control, and transparency across financial processes. This position report directly to the Corporate Controller. 

This is a remote position, based anywhere in the U.S. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly close process, including developing and enforcing standard procedures and reporting deadlines
• Monthly account reconciliations and analysis
• Maintain standard reporting for executive and operations management
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of daily transaction processing (AR, AP, WIP, cash receipts, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including guidance on implementing new standards
• Identify and improve areas of inefficiency
• Manage day-to-day cash needs and provide executives with timely cash flow reporting
• Timely tax filings in various jurisdictions (e.g., income tax, sales tax)
• Oversee payroll accounting and job costing
• Identify key performance indicators and implement reporting procedures
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and projections, including variance analyses
• Assist executives and management in setting business and financial goals, and develop reporting to track progress
• Provide financial analysis and input on key business decisions (e.g., capital investment, customer pricing, contract negotiations)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required
• CPA license preferred
• Experience working with PE backed companies preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience at public accounting firm preferred
• 10-15 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role
• Hands-on management and work style – successful individual will be both a leader and a doer
• Experience with construction accounting strongly preferred
• Experience with service businesses helpful
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Advanced knowledge of financial tools, including Microsoft Office is required
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Self-starter and can work independently.
• Thrive on facing challenges and constantly making improvements

Benefits:

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:    
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
  • Accident Hospital Indemnity
  • Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE – Disability/Veterans