Divisional Controller

Group Controller with a $400m construction company in rapid growth mode.
 

Summary

The Group Controller works with the Corporate Controller and CFO to direct financial activities of the group's companies/operating units. This position oversees all accounting operations to provide accurate financial information and ensure compliance with all corporate, governmental, and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including supporting financial statements preparation.
• Review operating results of the entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records, including journal entries, expense allocations, and accruals.
• Review and maintain detailed fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth inventory and material cost analysis to identify cost variance and opportunities and provide recommendations to enhance profitability.
• Monitor and analyze expenses, variances, and trends, providing timely and accurate financial reports to Corporate Controller and CFO.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Controller on all internal and external audits.
• Work with Corporate Controller to develop future accounting leaders through talent development, training and mentoring of individuals, as well as staffing and recruiting of necessary skill sets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. CPA not required but preferred.
• 8-10+ years of GL accounting experience, with 2-4 Controllership experience in a industry related or cost accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including revenue recognition, project costing, and job costing.
• SAGE experience is desired. Also construction or building products software a plus.