About This Role
Controlling the finances for construction projects is the core of this role, together with directing the company's accounting operations. This opportunity suits a hands-on Controller who enjoys working with project teams, keeping financial reporting accurate, and improving the accounting function.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization
- Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions
- Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities
- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation, and reporting to the Company
- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
- Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, preferably within the construction industry
- Strong understanding and experience with ERP systems
- Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Extensive knowledge of cost accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress reporting
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments
- Adept at conducting complex financial analysis and preparing detailed reports
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Nice to have:
- MBA or related advanced degree
- CPA or CMA certification
Benefits
- Annual bonus opportunities, including a holiday bonus
- Participation in a company profit-sharing program
