Principal Bookkeeper/Controller (Remote - Us Based)

Are you a meticulous and strategic financial professional seeking a rewarding opportunity with a company committed to empowering construction businesses through precision accounting and CFO services? Join Apparatus Contractor Services, a leading provider of Quickbooks Online-based precision accounting and CFO services exclusively for contractors.

At Apparatus Contractor Services, we specialize in providing precision accounting and CFO services to residential and commercial builders and remodelers. Our mission is to equip ambitious contractors with the financial insights and tools they need to aggressively grow their construction businesses and bottom lines.

Learn more about us at: https://www.apparatusteam.com/

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Bookkeeper/Controller to oversee the financial operations and lead the accounting team at Apparatus Contractor Services. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing strategic financial plans, and providing expert guidance to our clients. You must be able to lead and inspire a dynamic team of 2-3 other accounting professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full-service precision bookkeeping to exclusively construction industry clients, helping them understand their books and grow their companies.
• Offer virtual CFO services, assisting clients in understanding the direction of their company, the options they face, and how to improve their profitability and overall success.
• You will be responsible for leading a team of 2-3 other accounting professionals through transparent communication, constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of trust and accountability, driving continuous improvement and achieving collective goals
• Solve problems, teach, coach, and support clients, serving as an expert advisor to clients who depend on your expertise.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of accounting processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Proven experience in a public accounting firm is required.
• Must be ProAdvisor Certified with Quickbooks Online.
• Proficiency in Dropbox, Zoom, Google Drive, and the full Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
• Fully functioning home office with computer, scanner, and Zoom capability.
• Comfortable coaching, supporting, teaching, and managing clients through periods of confusion and stress.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary at $65,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Medical Insurance stipend
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of construction businesses.

Other Information:

• Location: Fully remote - US only.
• Working Hours: Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am to 5 pm, based on your local time zone (US Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific).
• Company Base: Portland, Oregon, but remote work allowed from anywhere in the US.