Business Controller - Federal Division

Overview

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for optimizing performance, ensuring financial integrity, and driving impactful business decisions? We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to lead our Federal Division US business with precision and insight. In this critical role, you'll partner closely with Division leaders, cross-functional teams, providing trusted analysis and actionable guidance to support our long-term growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by challenges that blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. 

 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

 

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

 

Why Join Us?This isn’t just a finance leadership role—it’s a unique opportunity to influence the financial strategy of a dynamic, multi-entity organization in growth mode. You’ll collaborate with forward-thinking leaders, take on high-impact challenges, and play a pivotal role in shaping decisions that drive sustainable success. Your work will matter—and you’ll see the results of your impact every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Primary Function:

Deliver strategic financial leadership to the Business Unit by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Collaborate closely with the BU Leader and departmental leadership to align overhead functions with business objectives, driving cohesive financial performance and informed decision-making across the Division.

 

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:

The Finance Leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations across the Business Unit. This includes but is not limited to:

• Manages the monthly closing process including WIP reporting adhering to the Enterprise documentation requirements and profit recognition rules, and department expense review
• Provides oversight of monthly project cost forecasts and actively participates in regular review meetings to ensure accuracy, accountability, and alignment with financial goals
• Conducts thorough financial risk assessments and ensures timely identification, documentation, and communication of potential exposures
• Leads quarterly and annual financial forecasting for the Business Unit, collaborating closely with the BU Leader and cross-functional partners to ensure projections are comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals
• Oversees the billing process and drives timely collection of accounts receivable to support strong cash flow and financial performance
• Drives accountability in areas such as project financial setup, cost controls, receivables, time reporting, and capital expenditures.
• Participates in the review and validation of DCAA rate submission requirements and routine audits of direct and indirect cost
• Applies expertise in international accounting standards and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to global financial policies across multi-jurisdictional operations
• As a core member of the leadership team, this posit