Controller

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role supervises the daily accounting activities and prepares established financial and regulatory reports for a consolidated group of companies. The position runs the Finance Department day-to-day and supervises the A/P, A/R, Billing, and Payroll functions through the Accounting Manager as a direct report. The Controller also works directly with the organization’s auditors to support completion of its annual audited financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations and ensure timely completion of established financial and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and manage the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, Billing, and Payroll functions through the Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate with auditors to complete annual audited financial statements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in accounting/business and 10 years’ experience; or bachelor’s degree and 15 years’ experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in public or private accounting, including all aspects of consolidating financial reporting and job cost accounting.
• Construction accounting experience.
• Proficiency in computerized ERP accounting systems and office productivity applications required.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Superior organization skills, ability to make independent decisions, and multi-task.
• Understanding of construction cost burdening.
• Working knowledge of relevant Federal and State sales and payroll tax requirements is essential.
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage laws and payroll (i.e., Davis Bacon Law).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Specific experience in Job Cost and/or Fixed Asset accounting within the construction industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.

Location

• Not specified in the provided description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.