Construction 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. Partners 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.

Responsibilities

• Confirms basic internal controls are in place and adequately maintained, including proper segregation of duties in the performance of processes and procedures, as well as the proper accumulation and reporting of financial information.
• Ensures 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.
• Certifies each project forecast is properly set up per contract and accurate reporting from the CE system and Fee analysis is occurring.
• Ensures non-reimbursable cost policy is adhered to and proper approvals are in place.
• Ensures balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and timely, corrective action is taken when required.
• Confirms capital expenditures are properly classified and ensures the region is adhering to the capital expenditure policy and procedures.
• Adheres to the profit recognition rules regarding monthly closing.
• Implements a quality measurement with zero defects for the AR function with no delinquent receivables and no unbilled cost.
• Ensures that the proper procedures are in place for the review and approval of all invoices.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of time reporting to provide accurate project forecasting as well as properly paying employees.
• Serves as administrative manager for the Regional office with oversight of office leasing, leasehold improvements, and ensures that established national accounts are utilized for travel, office supplies, office equipment, auto leasing and auto rental, records retention, technology equipment, and cellular phone service.
• Manages capital expenditures in accordance with company policy.
• Provides due diligence with regard to identifying and reporting financial risks to the company.
• Identifies training needs with regard to project forecasting; works with the operations manager to provide the required training.
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Manages work independently while being responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with revenues of $500 million+.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Excellent total compensation package, including competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Investment in employees’ education through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.