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.