Controller

Job Summary

The Controller is a critical in-office leadership position responsible for the company’s financial operations and reporting. This is a hands-on senior management role at our Estero office where you will directly supervise accounting staff, have frequent face-to-face collaboration with the President, EVP of Sales, EVP of Low Voltage, CTO, and project managers, and ensure smooth collaboration across departments.

Role Expectations

• Work in the business, not just oversee it
• Operate without perfect data
• Handle multiple priorities
• Take ownership of problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA designation preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting/financial management, preferably with an IT, MSP, or commercial construction company
• Expertise with QuickBooks Enterprise desktop
• Expertise in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Expert understanding of accounting principles, laws, and regulations, including GAAP and IFRS
• Strong leadership presence with a commitment to mentoring and developing accounting staff in person

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person oversight of accounting staff and handle day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll (including wage calculations, benefits deductions, and vacation accruals) and manage preparation and reporting of payroll and related taxes
• Manage AIA/construction invoicing, including working closely with project managers to maintain schedules of values, timely submit payment applications, lien waivers, and manage financial aspects of subcontractor engagements
• Managing client and vendor contracts and billing and ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and tax laws
• Support the nationwide growth and expansion of the organization into additional states through regulatory research and foreign entity registrations
• Manage risk by identifying and mitigating financial, legal, and operational risks
• Manage the company’s insurance policies and renewals
• Manage employee benefits including health insurance and related tax and compliance reporting
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure adequate funding for operations
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the executive team
• Identify, present, and implement cost savings ideas and methodologies
• Review project proposals for financial conditions and acceptance
• Review and approve purchase decisions for job equipment/materials and company assets
• Manage financial aspects of procurement and implementing procurement policies for inventory
• Participate in operational meetings onsite with department heads and key personnel to identify stale tickets, job cost issues, and profitability concerns
• Provide customer and/or project status reports depicting the financial status of the account or job including outstanding A/R, revenue totals, estimated margin, etc.
• Work in conjunction with all department heads to reduce costs and ensure maximum profitability
• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Weekly business metric calculation from a variety of sources and posting to the executive dashboard
• Manage financial systems and processes to streamline accounting and reporting activities
• Manage financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles, laws, and regulations
• Assist in development of company policies ensuring alignment with financial best practices
• Provide financial analysis and advice to the executive team to support strategic decision-making