Controller

Job Summary

The Controller ensures that company goals and objectives are met by maintaining the integrity of the accounting and data processing systems and by ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are in place to maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC, company and corporate reporting requirements. The Controller may work with human resources on related business needs and will partner with our upper company managers to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for all employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all operating unit assets including fixed assets and accounts receivable.
• Manage cash flow by coordinating timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers.
• Cook up timely payments with suppliers and purchasing personnel.
• Prepare the company’s financial reporting package and ancillary documentation timely and in accordance with applicable established policies and procedures.
• Completion of timely month-end journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Manage all data processing operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting as required.
• Ensure financial and accounting functions, financial controls, and records meet all federal, state, local and company regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Estimating in the preparation of pre-qualification documents as needed and ensure that changes in labor rates, insurance rates and tax rates are communicated timely and accurately.
• Review contracts and leases prior to execution noting billing, payment, retention, bonding and insurance terms as well as any other issue that may be of concern or liability to the company and recommend appropriate modifications to senior management.
• Ensure executed contracts and all executed change orders, bond, certificate of insurance and applicable subcontracts are properly maintained.
• Review all credit applications or D&B reports on new and/or potential customers when conditions warrant.
• Ensure procurement of bonding and insurances as required by company policy and project contracts.
• Cook up support requirements for construction operation with company chief executive.
• Cook up all “Notice to Owner” on all new projects and monitor releases of lien for terminology and accuracy prior to signing.
• Establish positive working relationships with company vendors/suppliers and coordinate vendor negotiations for company general procurements with Purchasing Manager for inclusion of terms and discounts.
• Participate and coordinate internal/external audits schedule and requirements.
• Conduct annual audit of stored records to ensure compliance with established company and legal regulations.
• Monitor and analyze monthly overhead expenditures to justify and/or correct budget variances.
• Prepare monthly insurance loss runs and status of existing claims to determine adequate reserves are accrued and adjusted as needed.
• Lead and participate in special projects as needed.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Business, five to seven years recent related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• MBA or MA in Accounting degree preferred.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.
• CPA desirable.
• Significant working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing financial and accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
• P&L responsibility for $50-$100 million in revenue desired.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel) applications.
• Working knowledge of PC based job cost, general ledger and fixed asset systems.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards Financial/Accounting software experience a plus.

Benefits

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy

Geographic Disclosure

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.