Controller
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. · Atlanta, GA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate: EEO, legal, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the description.
First part: "Description: Full-Time | Atlanta, Georgia | Competitive Salary | Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | Paid Time Off | Build the Financial Foundation..." This includes location, type, salary, benefits. So we can have sections: About the role (maybe includes overview), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (list), Qualifications (maybe preferred?), Skills (maybe list of skills), Benefits (list), Pay (maybe mention Competitive Salary), Schedule (Full-Time). However we must only include sections if posting has real specific content. For Pay: "Competitive Salary" is vague but it's stated. The rule says: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. "Competitive Salary" is stated, though vague but it's still a statement. It's not placeholder like "not specified". It's a specific phrase. So we can include Pay section with that phrase. Schedule: "Full-Time" is stated. So we can include Schedule section with "Full-Time". Benefits: they list Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off. Also later "In Addition To Competitive Compensation, We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits PackageExecutive Leadership ExposureProfessional Development OpportunitiesLong-Term Career Growth". So we have benefits content.
We need to avoid duplication. Also need to remove boilerplate like EEO, ADA notice, etc.
We need to preserve all substantive info: that includes the company description, role overview, responsibilities list, requirements list, preferred qualifications, success metrics, why superior, etc.
We need to decide sections.
Possible sections:
- About the role: could contain the introductory paragraph about company and role overview.
- Responsibilities: bullet list of duties (the "What You Will Do" list). Could also include "Lead and strengthen..." bullet list under "Why Join Superior?" but that's more about opportunities; maybe incorporate into Responsibilities or separate "Opportunities". But we only have allowed headings; we could put those under Responsibilities or maybe under "About the role". Better to put under Responsibilities.
- Requirements: bullet list of requirements (the "Requirements:" section). Should include bullet points.
- Qualifications: bullet list of "Preferred Qualifications". Could be separate heading Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe we could extract skills like Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills, Strong communication skills, etc. But those are already in Requirements. Could combine. But we have separate Skills heading allowed. Could we create Skills section from those? Might be redundant. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine skills into Requirements or Qualifications. But we have separate headings allowed; we could still include Skills if we have content. However we must not create thin sections. If we put skills there, it's okay if we have several bullet points.
But we already have Requirements covering many skill-like items. Could we move some to Skills? Might be splitting. Better to keep Requirements and Qualifications, and maybe not include Skills unless we have distinct skill list not covered elsewhere. The posting includes "Advanced Microsoft Excel skills", "Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills", "Strong communication skills". Those are skills. Could put them under Skills.
But we also have "Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations..." etc. Those are experience/requirements.
Thus we could have:
- About the role: overview paragraph.
- Responsibilities: bullet list from "What You Will Do" and also the earlier bullet list under "Why Join Superior?" maybe combine.
- Requirements: bullet list from "Requirements:" (the mandatory ones).
- Qualifications: bullet list from "Preferred Qualifications".
- Skills: bullet list of skills like Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills, Strong communication skills, Ability to identify accounting issues..., Demonstrated ability to lead..., High degree of accuracy..., etc. But many of those are also in Requirements. Might be duplication. To avoid duplication, maybe we don't create Skills section; we incorporate those into Requirements. The instruction says we can use sections only when posting has real specific content; we can choose not to include Skills if we think it's thin. However we have those skill statements; they are specific. But we could incorporate them into Requirements as bullet points; that would be fine.
Thus we may have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now we need to extract content.
Let's parse the description.
First line: "Description: Full-Time | Atlanta, Georgia | Competitive Salary | Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | Paid Time Off | Build the Financial Foundation. Own Accounting. Strengthen Controls. Drive Accuracy. For more than 70 years, Superior Rigging & Erecting has delivered complex crane, rigging, steel erection, heavy transportation, and specialty construction solutions where precision, planning, and disciplined execution are critical to success. As our organization continues to grow, so does the importance of having a strong accounting foundation behind the business. We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for Superior Rigging & Erecting. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as the senior accounting leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and control of the company's financial reporting and accounting operations. This is a true Controller role with clear ownership of accounting. You will lead the monthly close, general ledger, construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, internal controls, audit preparation, and development of the accounting team. The Controller and Chief Financial Officer have separate and distinct responsibilities. The Controller owns the company's accounting function and financial reporting integrity. The Chief Financial Officer owns broader enterprise finance, financial strategy, forecasting, capital planning, treasury, banking, bonding, and executive financial leadership. If you are an experienced accounting leader who understands construction, knows how to build disciplined accounting processes, and wants to create a financial foundation that leadership can rely on, we would like to talk. This is a full-time, in-person position based at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite. Relocation may be considered; however, there is currently no relocation assistance or relocation package associated with this position."
Then "Why Join Superior? This Is Not a Controller Role Where You Will Simply Maintain An Established Accounting Process. You Will Have The Opportunity To: Lead and strengthen the accounting function within a growing specialty construction company.Establish disciplined, predictable monthly and year-end close processes.Improve construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and project financial visibility.Build stronger accounting controls, processes, and accountability across the organization.Partner directly with the Chief Financial Officer and senior operational leadership.Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.Improve the quality and reliability of financial information used to operate the business.Help build scalable accounting systems and processes that support long-term growth."
Then "What You Will Do Lead the company's accounting function and maintain accountability for accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes.Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and supported.Prepare and review monthly financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting financial information.Lead construction accounting, including job costing, project cost allocation, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, retainage, and overbillings and underbilling's.Review project financial information and partner with project management and operations to ensure costs, contract values, change orders, estimates, and projected margins are accurately reflected.Identify unusual project costs, margin changes, billing issues, or financial variances and ensure they are investigated and resolved.Ensure appropriate revenue recognition for project-based contracts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable accounting standards.Provide accounting leadership and oversight for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, and related accounting processes.Maintain appropriate controls over vendor setup, invoice approval, payment processing, credits, write-offs, journal entries, and other financial transactions.Oversee fixed asset and equipment accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations.Manage intercompany accounting and ensure transactions between entities, departments, and locations are properly recorded and reconciled.Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, close calendars, approval requirements, and internal controls.Strengthen segregation of duties and financial controls throughout the accounting cycle.Lead preparation for annual financial statement audits and coordinate accounting documentation requested by external auditors.Support tax, banking, bonding, insurance, and other external financial reporting requirements by providing accurate and properly supported accounting information.Maintain strong financial controls within the company's accounting and enterprise resource planning systems.Partner with Human Resources and Payroll to ensure payroll-related accounting entries, labor allocations, liabilities, and balance sheet accounts are accurately recorded and reconciled.Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable members of the accounting team.Establish clear responsibilities, deadlines, review standards, and backup coverage within the accounting department.Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, reporting, and financial data integrity.Provide the Chief Financial Officer with reliable financial information and accounting analysis necessary to support broader financial and business decisions."
Then "Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field8+ years of progressive accounting experiencePrevious experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader with direct responsibility for financial reporting and the accounting closeSignificant experience within construction, specialty contracting, industrial services, heavy equipment, infrastructure, manufacturing, or another project-based environmentStrong construction accounting experience, including job costing and work-in-progress reportingStrong understanding of project-based revenue recognitionDemonstrated experience leading monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesStrong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principlesExperience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedulesExperience overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and fixed asset accountingExperience developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsExperience supporting external financial statement auditsStrong accounting systems and enterprise resource planning experienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to identify accounting issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutionsStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with accounting, project management, operations, and executive leadershipDemonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold an accounting team accountableHigh degree of accuracy, judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail"
Note there is no punctuation between items; we need to split into bullet points. We'll need to insert for each.
Then "Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant designationExperience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting environmentsExperience with structural steel, steel erection, crane and rigging operations, heavy transportation, industrial construction, infrastructure, or other specialty contracting environmentsExperience working within labor-intensive and equipment-intensive businessesExperience with percentage-of-completion or over-time construction accounting methodologiesExperience managing accounting through enterprise resource planning implementations, conversions, or significant process changesExperience building or improving accounting departments, close processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systemsExperience developing and leading high-performing accounting teams"
Then "What Success Looks Like Monthly financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered consistently on schedule.The monthly close process is disciplined, documented, and predictable.Balance sheet accounts are reconciled, supported, and reviewed each month.Work-in-progress reporting accurately reflects current project performance and financial position.Job costs are properly captured and significant financial variances are identified early.Revenue recognition, retainage, overbillings, and underbilling's are accurately recorded.Accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets,