Assistant Controller - ICS

Legence • Minneapolis, MN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICS, a Legence company ICS is a solutions-based consulting firm, specializing in planning and project-related solutions. At ICS, we care about people. We care about the success and wellbeing of our employees, clients, and communities. This translates into an unparalleled work environment and a superior client experience that thrives on integrity, quality, collaboration, and smart innovation. Through our culture shaped by our values, our mission of positively impacting people through innovative facility solutions will be possible. Sometimes, it’s not about where you’re going on life’s journey, but about who you’re going there with. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our employees and exceed the expectations of our clients. We’re a company with heart. Full-time, hybrid flexibility (Minneapolis, MN) The successful candidate has demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Strong construction / engineering accounting background Develop relationships and communicate across all company functions Properly prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines See challenges as opportunities to make improvements and develop a team Be detail-oriented and deadline/results/accuracy driven Have a controls and risk-based mind set while executing daily, monthly, quarterly tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years’ experience progressive accounting experienceworking in public accounting (Big 4) or corporate accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant required
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Strong attention to detail, rigorous and methodical
• Work effectively with accounting team, management, project managers and external auditors.
• Produce accurate and timely accounting reports.
• Strong and polished communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management, organizational skills and adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; ability to adapt to change. Responsive and action-oriented
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Demonstrated success developing teams using strong leadership and talent development strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Experience with Sage 300 CRE ideal. IFS or OneStream a plus.
• Impeccable work ethics, slow to judge, objective and candid with desire to drive for transparency.
• Accountable and willing to make personal commitments to drive the transformation of the Finance function. Follow through on commitments, drive for closure and deliver sustainable results.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience preferred,
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and understanding of percentage completion accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Policies & Controls - Ensure that efficient policies and procedures and the proper internal controls are in place
• Financial Reporting - Responsible for month-end close process and coordinate the closing of the division’s accounting books. Report financial results in conformity with US GAAP together with financial and accounting policies established by Corporate Accounting
• Percentage of Completion Accounting - Develop and maintain effective Percentage of Completion forecast capability. Assess adequacy of resource deployment commensurate with known project schedules and workload. Ensure adequate cost accumulation on each project. Oversee the construction project accounting process from start to finish. Prepares and analyzes month-end reporting (WIP report, over/under, gross margin, revenue recognition, and revenue projection, a shift of work and variances to plan, forecast adjustments, earnings fade/gain, preconstruction costs)
• Project Forecasting - Work closely with the project managers to ensure accurate data on jobs and cost accounting
• Audit - Partner with external auditors to support annual audit procedures. Ensure timely communication and provide accurate documentation, including “Prepared by Client” deliverables.
• Transaction Processing - Manage/Supervise AR, AP, Job Costing, General Ledger, Contracts Management and Purchasing
• Monthly Performance Review - Maintain KPI dashboards and steer monthly analytical process to assess operational and financial performance, including labor efficiency and productivity, margin scalability, and cash conversion. Review expense projections and provide recommendations regarding cost reduction as well as opportunities to redeploy resources across projects and departments. Assess risks and opportunities spanning revenue growth, margin expansion and cash conversion.
• Team Management - Supervise staff of 4-8 people
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Support annual planning cycle, including preparation and consolidation of budget requests across businesses, analytics, management review and Board presentations.
• Lead various operational and financial analyses and prepared other ad hoc operational and financial reports as requested
• ERP and System Deployment - Aid in the implementation of new ERP and additional software tools to modernize and scale the business

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees