Controller / Manufacturing

The Controller conducts a wide range of executive activities to ensure the integrity, leadership, reputation, solvency, continuity, vision and future of the company. The controller is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed asset management, and balance sheet control. In addition, the controller directs and maintains an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the company while ensuring that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company procedures. Assigns, directs, and appraises accounting staff. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience, excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Employee will assist with highly confidential and sensitive information and must observe confidentiality of all matters. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General Accounting 1. Plan, develop and implement effective accounting strategies, policies, and procedures. a. Develop and support the company’s strategic plans, fiscal policies, and activities. b. Safeguards that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends. c. Provide comprehensive financial information to Owner and Operations Director by compiling and analyzing relevant and actionable data to ensure fiscal health. d. Supervises the development and implementation of financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation and other subsystems. e. Works to implement and update systems including HR / payroll, fixed asset management, expense management, cash management, etc. 2. Prepare, maintain and report internal and external financial records and analyses. a. Prepare daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports. Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely. b. Performs closing process including account reconciliation and calculate accruals as needed. c. Assists external CPA for annual review and tax filing, ensures that accounting records follow all government regulations. Page 2 of 4 d. Completes reports and analyses of departmental and company operations as requested by Operations Director or Owner. Conducts cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations as appropriate. e. Completes financial analyses of company cash flow, investment strategies, banking relationships, debt management, etc. Develops and implements improvements as appropriate. 3. Oversee daily operations and performs administrative functions for the accounting department and other departments. a. Monitor cash flow and accounts receivable aging, working with team members to proactively pursue overdue accounts. Initiate lien process if warranted. b. Performs credit worthiness evaluations on clients and potential clients. c. Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with company personnel, vendors, outside auditors and regulators, and professional trade groups. d. Attends and participates in meetings and committees as appropriate. e. Reviews and approves general ledger postings, vendor payments, and AR write-offs. f. Monitor and manages company credit card accounts. 4. Acts as liaison to the company banker, attorney, insurance company, bonding agency, to seek their professional counsel. 5. Manage accounting and administrative staff, including recruiting, training, coaching and discipline. 6. Performs credit worthiness evaluations on clients and potential clients. 7. Reviews and procures business insurance and surety programs. 8. Advising the Owner and other stakeholders on corporate fiscal trends, legal issues, and other financial matters impacting the business. 9. Coordinates the cost-effective acquisition and utilization of the company vehicle fleet and equipment as it relates to purchases, leases, repairs and related activities. 10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Job Costing 1. Manage job cost reporting and analysis. 2. Evaluate and calculate work in progress. 3. Monitor job budgets and billings. 4. Coordinate subcontractor / vendor contracts and disbursements. 5. Review bid actions, procurement actions, and make recommendations to the Estimating Team and Owner. 6. Oversee the monthly job cost report process with the Owner and project managers for use in creating and updating contract schedules and updated work in progress reports for internal and external use HR & Payroll 1. Accurately process weekly and biweekly payroll 2. Coordinates garnishment and tax reporting requirements to include filing federal, state and payroll tax returns. Oversees the preparation and filing of payroll taxes, and tracks and reports fringe benefit tax data. Page 3 of 4 3. Manages and coordinates all employee benefit programs to insure their continued applicability and cost effectiveness. 4. Monitor employee receivables. 5. Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of the 401(k) plan and other employee benefits. 6. Compliance with certified payroll reporting, Davis Bacon, prevailing wage 7. Coordinates with management for recruiting, performance appraisal, training, and development 8. Paid time off policy management. 9. Supervises property, auto and workers compensation claims Required Education and Experience1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting Major or 5 years accounting orfinancial management experience2. Advanced supervisory and leadership skills3. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures4. Proficiency in MS Office with intermediate Excel skills5. Experienced with P&Ls by department, balance sheet reconciliations, AP, AR, job costing,billing processes, payroll including Davis Bacon & Related Acts, GL postings and control,inventory control / management6. Understanding of construction or project accountingPreferred Education and Experience1. A CPA designation or advanced degree in business (MBA).2. At least three years of experience as controller or treasurer of an HVACR contractingbusiness or similar industry (construction)3. An in-depth understanding of the federal and state fiscal laws and economic trends in theHVACR contracting industry4. Experience with contract review5. Experience in evaluating bids in the HVACR contracting or building-related industry6. Prior office experience with General or Trade Contractor7. Advanced computer skills and troubleshooting light IT issue