Controller

The Controller is responsible for timely, accurate and efficient accounting duties including: reporting, compliance, control, process improvements, and also assist with budgeting and audit reviews.Beyond this, the Controller is responsible for financial analysis to facilitate business strategy and decision-making, supporting the management team to improve profit and competitive position. This candidate must be able to read and interpret financial information and detect trends to share in the financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all financial and accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.

Supports the management team and various project teams by contributing to and providing financial analyses, modeling and recommendations to support evaluation of different business options. For example: analysis, profit improvement initiatives, margin by product with analysis and recommendations.

Prepare financial reports, forecasts and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

Develop a reliable short and long-term cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash thresholds, ratios and strategies to meet operation needs.

Ensure sufficient financial controls (policies/procedures and audit/compliance) are in place to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity of financial data and meet legal standards.

Prepare and issue timely monthly financial statements.

Comply with local, multi-state and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings, and records maintenance.

Coordinate and assist outside auditors in year-end preparation of tax returns.

Evaluate the financial aspects of budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.

Coordinate and control general HR functions including benefit administration, policy compliance and insurance.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Analyze past, current and potential net profitability of company divisions.

Contracts: Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the company may enter.

Perform month-end and year-end close processes which include preparation of the monthly reports. Ensure and oversee the accuracy of project and job accounting, including original contract values, change requests and change orders from subcontractors, and retainage. The monthly/annual financial reports are used for both internal and external and needed on a timely and accurate basis.

Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the accounting and financial discipline.

Work closely with owner on strategy- setting and executing.

Serve as the liaison to outside resources, i.e. banks, bonding companies, and insurance.

Coordinate and support annual audit to meet prequalification requirements for DOT and other clients

Education and Experience:

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance preferred. (CPA if possible)

5-10 years accounting experience.

Experience working with WIP reporting.

Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles.

Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations.

Strong computer skills, including proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working in accounting software. (Vista by Viewpoint)

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Proven strong time management and organizational skills.

Ability to adapt and work with multiple entities.

Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently.