Controller will report to the CFO and will have primary day-to-day responsibility managing the Accounting Department, and overseeing the construction accounting process from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Accounting Department, team of 7.
- Oversee the Construction accounting process from start to finish
- Oversee the reporting process to executive management
- Forecast project cash flow
- Oversee WIP schedules and draws
- Approve draw packets
- Manage contractor cost certifications
- Perform project based financial analysis
- Develop and maintain the system of internal accounting controls and financial reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting and analysis
- Work-In-Progress reporting & General Ledger
- Assist in producing monthly financial statements
- Ensure credibility of project financials by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts as it relates to all construction projects.
- Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
- Assist in all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization. (AP/AR, General Ledger, Project Cost Accounting, etc..)
- 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.
- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Qualifications And Requirements
- BS in Accounting or Finance
- CMIC, Vista by Viewpoint Software knowledge a plus
- 5+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles in the construction industry.
- Proficient in Excel
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.