Business Unit Controller

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking a Business Unit Controller to join our team and provide hands-on support for assigned divisions in key financial and accounting operations – with primary focus on cash flow and forecasting.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate as a strategic partner with executive leadership to forecast fiscal year revenue, margin, change orders, contingencies, job cost, and overhead.
• Manage and develop a team of Project Accountants with compassion for employee development.
• Prepare and present monthly Business Unit and Joint Venture financial reports.
• Monitor key metrics of financial health including cash position and job profit and drive effective cash management.
• Continuously develop improved reporting and analysis to support Division Management.
• Proactive, hands-on, strategic financial support of the CFO, COO, and Division Vice-Presidents through annual business planning and special projects.
• Lead cash collection efforts to drive ever-improving DSO and cash opportunities.
• Monitor payables including check audits and providing an accounting lens for contract changes.
• Lead monthly Business Unit operations and overhead forecast process and prepare financial statements and variance analysis.
• In-depth tracking and knowledge of all large jobs.
• Drive high-performing Finance department improvement initiatives.
• Key contributor in Division financial systems development.
• Assist in development of annual Business Plan and monthly forecasts for the business unit.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with relevant equivalent business experience
• MBA or CPA preferred
• 5-12 years’ experience (functional and people management responsibilities)
• Construction experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills required

What We Offer

• The annual base pay for this role is between $115,000 - $130,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• The role may also be eligible for bonus.
• Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)