sciensbuildingsolutions

District Controller

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THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Controller who will have primary day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and operational reporting. The Controller is a critical tactical and strategic management position, reporting to the platform company CFO and dotted line reporting to the Division president. The Controller is a key leadership role in the management of the company, as well as in the development and execution of short term and long-term strategy. The company has a collaborative leadership team, and the Controller is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas. The Controller is also expected to be a positive impact across the company and enhance the culture internally, as well with customers, suppliers and key third parties.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

  • Partners with CFO to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics, and procedures in regard to financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting.

  • Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems.

  • Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance.

  • Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

  • Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations.

  • Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly-funded projects.

  • Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting, and all tax compliance and reporting.

  • Manages annual audit and auditor relations.

  • Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to platform CFO.

  • Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends.

  • Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions.

  • Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team.

  • Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements.

  • Leads ERP system deployment and operation.

  • Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

  • 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: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business.

  • Sense of urgency with an “all hands on deck” attitude.

  • Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals.

  • Verbal/written communication skills: Speaks/writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification.

  • Actively participates in meetings. Presents himself/herself in a professional manner.

  • Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas.

  • Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events.

  • Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong work ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

  • Demonstrates exceptional follow through.

  • Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary.

  • A proactive partner with the leadership/management team.

  • Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

  • Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

  • Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment.

  • Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments.

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications.

  • Paid time off plan and holidays.

  • 401(k) matching.

  • Short term and long-term disability.

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.

  • Life insurance.

  • Professional career development opportunities.

  • Tuition reimbursement.

COMPENSATION

$ 140,000 - 160,000, depending on experience