Sciens Building Solutions

Controller

Lowell, MA, US

Onsite
Full-time
5 months ago
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Summary

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 regards 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.

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