Controller

Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group is a leader in soil stabilization and ground improvement services, specializing in lime, cement, and other soil treatment solutions that create strong, reliable foundations for infrastructure and construction projects. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality work while maintaining efficient operations and strong organizational systems that support our field and office teams.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk
• Elevate your career with training and internal promotions
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters camaraderie
• Shape your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Responsibilities

• General Accounting & Financial Management
  • Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for the construction businesses
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
  • Partner with Corporate Finance to ensure timely consolidated reporting
• Accounts Payable
  • Oversee the accounts payable function
  • Review and approve vendor payments and weekly check runs
  • Ensure timely payment of vendors while maximizing cash flow
  • Monitor vendor aging and resolve payment discrepancies
  • Improve AP automation and workflow efficiency
  • Maintain vendor compliance, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and lien waiver documentation where applicable
• Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee customer payment application and cash posting
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging
  • Partner with Operations regarding collections
  • Review billing accuracy with Project Accounting
  • Improve cash collections and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Partner with FP&A and Operational Finance to prepare monthly financial statements
  • Conduct quarterly financial reviews and annual financial reporting
  • Perform budget variance analysis
  • Analyze revenue-to-gross profit and EBITDA reporting
  • Prepare cash flow reporting and executive dashboards
  • Provide meaningful analysis of financial performance and operational trends
• Fixed Assets & Equipment Accounting
  • Maintain the company’s fixed asset records
  • Record additions, disposals, and transfers
  • Calculate monthly depreciation
  • Ensure all owned equipment costs are properly assigned to construction projects through partnership with Operational Finance
  • Perform periodic fixed asset inventories
  • Support capital expenditure planning
• Intercompany Accounting
  • Manage all intercompany accounting transactions
  • Reconcile intercompany balances monthly
  • Coordinate transactions between Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Lee Kintner & Sons Group, and other North Coast Holdings entities
  • Ensure timely elimination entries for consolidation
• Budgeting & Forecast Support
  • Partner with Operational Finance and FP&A to develop the annual operating budget
  • Review revenue assumptions and validate expense forecasts
  • Ensure the financial integrity of budgets
  • Review capital budgets and support long-range planning
• Audit & Compliance
  • Coordinate annual financial statement audits
  • Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, internal controls, and tax requirements
  • Support insurance and bonding audits
• Cash Management & Treasury
  • Monitor the daily cash position
  • Assist Corporate Treasury with cash forecasting
  • Review banking transactions
  • Maintain banking relationships
  • Ensure compliance with debt covenants when applicable
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Strengthen accounting controls
  • Develop policies that reduce financial risk
  • Maintain segregation of duties
  • Review the approval authority structure
  • Identify opportunities for automation
  • Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority policies
• Leadership
  • Lead and develop the accounting team
  • Coach accounting staff and establish performance expectations
  • Build standardized accounting procedures
  • Foster collaboration with Operations and Finance
• Play a critical role in integrating newly acquired businesses, modernizing financial systems, strengthening internal controls, and standardizing accounting processes across the organization

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA required
• Experience with job cost accounting
• Experience with construction ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP financial reporting
• Experience developing and maintaining internal controls
• Experience managing financial audits
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrations

Preferred:

• Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience
• Previous Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• Non-Union

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $160,000 - $220,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and certifications
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

Our commitment to our people is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us and leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.