Controller

The client are a rapid growing general contracting, building and construction company and they are looking for a Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is based in Auburn (MA) and they are looking for a candidate with a strong accounting background to join the team and lead the day to day operations of the Accounting department.

Client Details

The client are a brilliant organization, with a fantastic working culture. They have grown at a strong rate over a number of years, and offer a wide range of construction and general contracting services. The head office is based in the Greater Worcester (MA) area and the successful candidate will be overseeing a team of 12. The role will report directly into the CFO and successful candidate will look to progress into the CFO role within the next 12-18 months!

Description

The successful Controller will:

• Maintains general ledger including proper classification and integrity of accounts.
• Develops, distributes, and monitors monthly closing schedule in conjunction with company reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with financial policies, internal controls, maintenance of financial records, preparation of financial reports, and monitoring of bank covenants.
• Prepares WIP schedules for review by CFO.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Responsible for monthly budget variance analysis reports.
• Responsible for Tax Analyst's year-end processing including W-2's, 1099's, etc.
• Supervises Tax Analyst's preparation of monthly and quarterly tax returns (payroll, sales & use, fuels, etc.).
• Reviews accounts receivable and collections on a weekly basis.
• Supervises accounting staff for transnational accounting, analysis, and internal controls.
• Supervises A/R, A/P and Payroll functions through direct report (Accounting Manager).
• Leads all work required by the company's auditors for its annual audit and the production of its audited financial statements.
• Regularly works with corporate officers, division managers, and project managers with financial responsibilities which impact the profit or loss of the company.
• Ensures that Tax Analyst has reviewed filings of all required annual reports with the respective
• Secretaries of State for each company and each state within which it operates.
• Team Building of the Finance Dept members as well as monitor/develop individual plans for high-performing departmental members.
• Ability to set clear expectations for subordinates and hold them accountable.
• Coaches less experienced accounting personnel for their individual growth.
• Understands the development of equipment billing rates.

Profile

The successful Controller will:

• MUST have 5-7 years of experience working in construction accounting - within a similar role (Construction companies that are self performing contractors, not just a General Contractor)
• MUST have prior working experience in a similar sized organization ($100M in volume or revenue)
• Prior experience managing a big team and overseeing the full operations of an accounting department
• Ambition to move into a CFO role over the next 12-18 months
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Strong Excel skills
• Prior working knowledge of the system COINS (desirable, not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Team player

Job Offer

• $160,000 - $180,000 (can be slightly flexible)
• Bonus (disc.) - 15-20%
• Additional benefits

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