Controller/Finance Director

Cherry Bekaert ‚Ä¢ Montgomery, Alabama ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Controller & Director of Finance
A growing, venture-backed company West of Montgomery, AL is looking for a Director of Finance and Administration to lead finance, accounting and administration functions of the company’s Alabama region. The Director of Finance & Administration will report to the General Manager/President and work closely (dotted line) with the Corporate CFO. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven to take on this exciting role as a key financial and operations leader.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain the finance, accounting and administrative functions of regional office
Maintain appropriate financial controls and policies and procedures
Perform regional month-end close/accounting/bookkeeping tasks as required
Manage project cash and cash use including issuing payments, invoicing, managing drawdowns of shareholder cash to fund construction costs, etc.
Review/optimize short, medium- and long-term capital needs and related financing arrangements
Prepare all financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets and reports to shareholders and lenders, as applicable
Prepare and present budgets and reports for the Board and analyze discrepancies between actual and projected figures and suggest methods of improving as appropriate
Coordinate financing agreement compliance and annual credit rating review with CFO
Manage yearly financial audit activities
Update and maintain the financial model
Advise GM/CFO/Board on any financial issues or potential risks that might affect the Project
Manage financial, tax advisors, auditors and other consultants
Follow risk management activities including insurance program and renewals in accordance with project documentation
Advise toward achieving business plan targets per the financial model and annual budgets
Stay modern with any US GAAP accounting standards and their impact to the project
Stay abreast of any new or proposed legislation and its financial impact on the project
Establish record repository and ensure complying with record retention standards outlined within the Project Documents

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business desired
7-10 years’ experience in project finance or construction accounting is preferred but not required
Telecommunication, fiber optics, infrastructure or broadband is preferred but not required
Strong understanding of operational accounting

Active CPA certification preferred
Strong Excel skills and understanding of complex financial models and analysis

INTANGIBLES

Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively
Bring a positive attitude and readiness to be a team player.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of financial management required
Ability to interact with colleagues in a small, self-managed team structure
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment within a small team

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