Controller / VP of Finance

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the President as well as the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead and manage the accounting department for a mid-size Construction Management firm with average yearly revenues of between $30M-60M. This Executive position plays a significant role in the strategic direction of the Company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the direction and supervision of all accounting and financial activities of the Company to implement and maintain corporate policies and ensure all reports are prepared in a timely manner and are done in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Areas of responsibility include job costs, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, financial statements, and other reports in accordance with corporate procedures and timelines. Prepare company cash flow projections as requested.

Review and analyze on-going financing activities and transactions to insure contractual and procedural conformance, required approvals and the detection of adverse or unfavorable activities or transactions that may affect the Company.

Create and monitor Financial Dashboards to analyze the Key Performance Indicators of the Company.

Actively participate in weekly Executive team meetings. This team has recently begun to collaborate using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Responsible for instituting appropriate systems of internal control to safeguard Company assets. Implement and Supervise policies and procedures related to the processing of Accounts Payable invoices, ensuring all requirements for payment are met. Monitor the conformance and compliance of subcontractors and vendors.

Implement and Supervise policies and procedures related to the processing of Accounts Receivable invoices, including

reviewing Owner requisitions. Maintain and report outstanding receivables to project managers. Identify and predict cash constraints.

Review weekly Payroll and ensure correct approvals and processing.

Interact and collaborate with all members of the accounting team to provide ongoing assistance, training, and leadership.

Oversee management of petty cash accounts with field staff and reconciliation of monthly bank statements.

Liason with the Operations team to develop and enter cost control budget for each construction project. Serve as a resource to Project Managers, assisting with job cost-to-complete projections, monthly, to ensure accuracy and quality thereof.

Review job performance with Operations and Estimating teams, highlighting material price and quantity cost variances, job level working capital shortfalls or other areas of concern. Maintain an understanding of projects and any potential risks or opportunities upon interpretation of job cost reports.

Work with external auditors regarding annual financial statement preparation. Work with corporate tax staff regarding tax returns. Conduct periodic internal audits as required.

File prequalification statements with governmental agencies. Monitor the Company’s tax activities.

In conjunction with President, prepare annual operating and capital budgets.

In conjunction with Corporate CFO, monitor Insurance and bonding requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent business experience.

Prior experience in construction industry required.

CPA or CMA preferred

At least seven (7) years of relevant business experience.

Ability to interpret and present financial information to non-financial managers for decisions and actions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

Strong work ethic, self-starter, team player, detail-oriented.

Ability to work to a deadline – exceptional time management skills.

Strong understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience with Sage accounting platform is required. Experience with an accounting platform migration is preferred.

Exhibits the company’s core values: integrity, determination, and accountability.

Offers a competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

401k

and more

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