Business Controller

About the role

Gilbane is seeking a Business Controller to ensure timely and accurate Business Unit (BU) financial reports and safeguard company assets while overseeing a single business. You will partner with fellow Department Heads and/or Market Leaders to ensure cohesion among Overhead Departments and the Business' Financials.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Who you are

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned.

You build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering long-term opportunities and risks.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Confirm basic internal controls are in place and adequately maintained, including proper segregation of duties, accumulation, and reporting of financial information.
• Ensure all financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting (including start dates, completion dates, fee sales, labor sales, labor forecast, regional forecast, and forecast ranges) are accurate prior to submission.
• Certify each project forecast is properly set up per contract and accurate reporting from the CE system and Fee analysis is occurring.
• Ensure non-reimbursable cost policy is adhered to and proper approvals are in place.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and timely, corrective action is taken when required.
• Confirm capital expenditures are properly classified and the region adheres to the capital expenditure policy and procedures.
• Adhere to profit recognition rules regarding monthly closing.
• Implement a quality measurement with zero defects for the AR function, with no delinquent receivables and no unbilled costs.
• Ensure proper procedures are in place for the review and approval of all invoices.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of time reporting to provide accurate project forecasting and proper employee payment.
• Serve as administrative manager for the Regional office with oversight of office leasing, leasehold improvements, national accounts for travel, office supplies, equipment, auto leasing, records retention, technology, and cellular phone service.
• Manage capital expenditures in accordance with company policy.
• Provide due diligence in identifying and reporting financial risks to the company.
• Identify training needs regarding project forecasting and work with the operations manager to provide required training.
• Interpret and translate organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Manage work independently while being responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficient in CMiC.
• Knowledge of Gilbane DCAA labor rates, burdens, and internal cost allocations.

Benefits

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes:

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.

Pay

Salary ranges from $155,000–$200,000 for the Philadelphia, PA location, plus benefits and retirement program. Compensation is determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team.