Business Unit Controller

Aldridge Electric, Inc.

$115K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, experienced with functional and people management responsibilities
  • MBA or CPA preferred
  • 5-12 years in finance roles, particularly within a construction context
  • Strong communication and Excel mastery
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality work in fast-paced environments
  • Strong advocacy skills for ideas among executives

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with executives on fiscal forecasting including revenue and job costs
  • Manage a team of Project Accountants with a focus on employee development
  • Prepare and present financial reports monthly for the Business Unit and Joint Ventures
  • Monitor cash flow and job profit metrics for effective cash management
  • Develop improved financial reporting and analysis for Division Management
  • Provide proactive strategic financial support for executive leadership
  • Lead cash collection efforts to optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance and Identity Protection
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Business Unit Controller

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking a Business Unit Controller to join our team and provide hands-on support for assigned divisions in key financial and accounting operations - with primary focus on cash flow and forecasting.

What you'll do:
  • Collaborate as a strategic partner with executive leadership to forecast fiscal year revenue, margin, change orders, contingencies, job cost, and overhead.
  • Manage and develop a team of Project Accountants with compassion for employee development.
  • Prepare and present monthly Business Unit and Joint Venture financial reports.
  • Monitor key metrics of financial health including cash position and job profit and drive effective cash management.
  • Continuously develop improved reporting and analysis to support Division Management.
  • Proactive, hands-on, strategic financial support of the CFO, COO, and Division Vice-Presidents through annual business planning and special projects.
  • Lead cash collection efforts to drive ever-improving DSO and cash opportunities.
  • Monitor payables including check audits and providing an accounting lens for contract changes.
  • Lead monthly Business Unit operations and overhead forecast process and prepare financial statements and variance analysis.
  • In-depth tracking and knowledge of all large jobs.
  • Drive high-performing Finance department improvement initiatives.
  • Key contributor in Division financial systems development.
  • Assist in development of annual Business Plan and monthly forecasts for the business unit.

Who you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with relevant equivalent business experience
  • MBA or CPA preferred
  • 5-12 years' experience (functional and people management responsibilities)
  • Construction experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong Excel skills required
  • Ability to be a strong but diplomatic advocate for your ideas in front of executives

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $115,000 - $130,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Identity Protection
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties.

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