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Controller for Commercial General Contractor:
Hands on. No job too big, no job too small. Broad responsibilities. Team Player. Through the efforts of the Controller , all accounting procedures and functions are managed. The Controller has responsibility for all financial records, payroll , banking and daily operation of the accounting department. The Controller derives authority from the President and is granted full authority to carry out the duties set forth in the job description.
General Position Description: This is a management level position responsible for all aspects of the Accounting and Finance. This individual will develop a system of financial controls and reporting for all projects to include monitoring and reporting of the project budget, monthly and year end GAAP financial reports and job costing.
Leadership Skills: Ability to successfully manage personnel providing leadership, mentoring, coaching and guidance Ability to resolve conflict, negotiate Ability to delegate. Ability to successfully manage external accounting firms.
Responsibilities - The Controller's principal duties are to perform all required accounting functions of the company in a timely and accurate manner. Provide reports and schedules to the company's CPA Firm in the preparation of all financial statements. In order to perform these principal duties the following must be properly fulfilled:
1. Have a complete and thorough knowledge of all accounting functions and procedures.
2. Must have thorough knowledge of the Construction Integrated Job Cost and General Ledger Software Accounting Systems of the company. Proficient with other computer software systems for the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and other accounting analysis that may be required by management. If needed be able to suggest and implement new systems.
3. Accurately and timely prepare weekly field and office payrolls, making proper federal, state and 401K deposits into respective accounts.
4. Accumulate job cost data from weekly payroll reports, materials and subcontract billings in order to prepare weekly cost reports for each project.
5. Maintain all company operating, payroll, savings and investment banking accounts including deposits, disbursements and balancing.
6. Monitor daily cash balances in operating, savings and investment bank accounts to cover obligations and maximize interest earnings.
7. Prepare monthly cash projection reports.
8. Prepare bi-weekly trial balance reports.
9. In conjunction with Project Manager prepare and post all monthly AIA invoices.
10. On quarterly basis complete federal and state payroll tax returns and necessary deposits to our bank.
11. Process and issue all accounts payable and subcontractors payments.
12. Accrue, prepare and remit appropriate sales taxes due
13. Generate monthly recaps for Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance premiums.
14. Generate monthly Aged Trial Balance spreadsheet, 401K recap and Builders Risk Insurance.
15. Maintain employees Personnel files including all tax forms, Insurance Records, 401K records, Employment and Drug Test Records.
16. Assist and review with management employees Health Insurance, 401K, benefits programs and other HR related functions that require accounting oversight
17. Perform fiscal year end accounting close outs with CPA. Spearhead Long term planning and tax strategies.
18. Process employee year end W2's and 1099 Forms distributing to employee/payee and appropriate Federal and State Agencies.
19. To verify subcontractors and vendors meet all requirements of contract agreement prior to any payments. Work with project management and banks to insure proper pay applications and draw requests.
20. Interface with bonding company.
21. To maintain all accounting files and records on each project.
21. To interface with Project Manager and Superintendent to accurately charge & code invoices to proper Job Cost and General Ledger.
22. Have thorough knowledge of Procedures Manual.
23. Compliance with federal state and local agencies regarding personnel and licensing.
24. Insurance functions, procuring and managing the company insurance.
25. Risk Management, help Operations people with risk management issues.
26. Manage and assist with company assets like IT, vehicles, tools and equipment.
The above outline of duties is not arranged in order of priority. These duties are not meant to restrict initiative, but rather to describe minimum activities. Those duties will from time to time be altered by the President to suit the needs of the company.
Critical key competencies:
- Decision making and leadership
- Multi tasking
- Project/task follow-up
- Experience dealing with banks, financial institutions and legal matters
- Work with Senior Management and Operations Managers to ensure financial directives are followed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Requirements:
- Four year degree in Accounting & Finance or equal
- CPA preferred
- 10+ years of real estate development/construction accounting experience
Salary: $100-125K plus performance bonus.
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