POSITION SUMMARYThe Financial Controller serves as a leader, subject matter expert, and teammate on all corporate financial matters. This includes reporting, costing, analysis, intercompany analysis, and some audit responsibilities.
Reports To: VP-Finance
Location: Burlington, MA
Direct Reports: 3 (7 total)This full-time position is hybrid with three days in office (M, T, W)The Financial Controller contributes to company success by driving compliant, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis. They are a champion of continuous improvement efforts to monitor and analyze costs, cash flow impacts, and develop solid working relationships with internal and external entities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting & Compliance- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for the company
- Ensure compliance with financial standards including GAAP, payroll and sales taxes.
- Provide direct support to VP of Finance and ensure open communication on accounting matters.
- Conduct payroll reviews and provide labor/burden rate support.
- Monitor daily cash management and cash control processes including payments to vendors and reconciliations of bank statements.
- Provide monthly/quarterly results reports and ad hoc reports to senior and executive management.
- Coordinate with external auditors and consultants for taxes, financial statement audits and other financial reviews.
- Identify need and implement new technologies to enhance financial management and reporting when needed.
Internal Controls- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures on day-to-day activities.
- Facilitate preparation, review and filing of monthly sales/use taxes and personal property taxes for CBES entities.
- Maintain control of internal and external intercompany transactions and reconciliation of balances.
- Provide leadership for the team, ensuring proper procedures are followed and consistently applied.
Team Management- Provide feedback on performance, coaching, cross training, and professional development of General Ledger Team.
- Use and manage financial software and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other departments, parent companies and other subsidiaries on accounting and job costing matters.
- Build relationships with internal and external representatives.
Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Strong integrity and work ethic are critical.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent, a Master's degree desirable.
- 8-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
- 3+ years' experience managing a team.
- B2B in construction/engineering or service environment, with some job costing experience.
- Experience with construction ERP software, CMiC a plus.
- Proficient in Office 365, with intermediate Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications- Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES- Commitment to excellence in customer service.
- Display effective interpersonal skills with all levels of employees both within and outside of the accounting team.
- Experience in process improvement.
- Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize accordingly and switch between tasks frequently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn in an engaging, highly collaborative team environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENTOffice setting with frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting, up to 15 lbs.
