Controller

About the role

The Controller at Sciens Building Solutions is a critical position that involves developing and implementing financial and operational management strategies. Reporting to the Region Vice President of Finance and dotted line reporting to the Division Manager, this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across all functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements financial and operational management goals, policies, priorities, and procedures.
• Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops continuous improvement procedures.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements and operating reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manages various compliance regulations such as DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance.
• Coordinates with the CPA firm for external audit materials, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Manages annual audits and auditor relations, preparing monthly business review packages, and delivering monthly reporting packages to the platform CFO.
• Monitors and optimizes cash flow and working capital positions.
• Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management teams.
• Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements.
• Leads ERP system deployment and operation.
• Ensures all employees embrace the safety culture and comply with safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required; MBA desired.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Solid inventory management skills.
• Strong leadership: proactive, passionate advocate for the business, sense of urgency, strategic thinking, verbal/written communication skills, and innovation.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a strong work ethic.
• Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary.

Qualifications

• Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, and works with integrity.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and deals with change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment.

Skills

• Financial management and reporting.
• Cost accounting and standard costing processes.
• Inventory management.
• Leadership and strategic thinking.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovation and problem-solving.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• ERP system deployment and operation.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Employee safety and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications.

Schedule

N/A