Business Unit Controller

HMT LLC•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

HMT is looking for a Business Unit Controller who will be responsible for the unit’s financial performance. The business unit controller will partner with the business to drive profitability by providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and by ensuring that financial controls are in place to safeguard company assets.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
8+ years of progressive experience in controller type roles
Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
Quantitative skills and attention to detail
Experience in a role presenting financial analysis and recommendations to a business unit leader
Excellent technical knowledge of financial systems, accounting, and business processes
Great interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA a plus
Project accounting knowledge and experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the business unit management team in achieving goals, executing strategy and meeting business needs.
Work with cross-functional partners to identify, report, and monitor key operational and financial metrics to support business decision-making.
Collaborate with business unit’s personnel and other cross functional teams to ensure the best business knowledge is used to solve problems and answer questions.
Provide analytical support to the Operations team including project/budget reviews, labor, and procurement analysis, excel modeling and strategic planning.
Communicate key financial and operational issues to lead the team to enhance business performance.
Provide strategic guidance on critical initiatives.
Direct or participate on major projects/initiatives with significant business impact.
Identify areas for improvement and cost savings and implement changes.
Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and organization.
Support monthly close process and lead variance analysis.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and profit center / cost center structure.
Manage budget, forecasting and reporting process.
Drive the annual operation plan and monthly and quarterly forecasts.
Prepare periodic business and financial presentations.
Prepare monthly analysis of business and operating expense results.
Review financial statements and KPI’s and conduct variance analysis.
Ensure that the business unit complies with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures with emphasis on project accounting and revenue recognition.
Accountable for the accuracy of project accounting.
Responsible for the business unit’s billings, collections, and management of payables.
Timeliness and accuracy of invoicing, timeliness and follow-up on collections and management of critical vendors.
Respond and participate on ad-hoc projects and requests.