Controller

ProPump & Controls • Shelbyville, KY

46d

About The Position

The Controller is a key member of the senior management team, responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations at ProPump and Controls, Inc. This role manages one direct report (Accounting Supervisor) who in turn manages a team of five accounting staff. The Controller reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted line reporting relationship to the CFO. The Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains internal controls over company assets, supports business operations including construction-related work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, and provides strategic financial leadership to regional managers and purchasing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior controller or accounting manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (required), internal controls (required), and multi-state sales tax compliance (preferred).
• Experience with construction accounting and WIP reporting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to collaborate across regions and departments and navigate different personalities.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements.
• Must be willing to be hands on and pitch in as needed to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with Acumatica not required but desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial leader for ProPump and Controls, Inc., acting as a member of the senior management team.
• Serve as the liaison between the service managers and the inside teams, with the goal of servicing customers.
• Prepare, coordinate and/or review the monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Direct responsibility for preparation and review of work-in-progress (WIP) calculations for construction projects.
• Manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including preparation and filing of returns in 20+ states (in coordination with the staff accountant).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate insurance compliance, audits and reporting.
• Handle insurance claims for workers compensation, general liability and property including autos.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to the General Manager, CFO, and regional managers to support decision-making.
• Coordinate closely with purchasing, operations, and five regional managers to ensure alignment of financial processes with business needs.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, provide financial slides. Also participate in annual strategic planning (annual travel to location selected).
• Oversee and mentor the Accounting Supervisor, ensuring proper delegation of daily accounting functions.
• Review and approve major transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments prepared by the accounting team.
• Lead process improvement initiatives in accounting systems, reporting, and internal controls.
• Support external audits, bank reporting, and insurance compliance as needed and as directed by the CFO.
• Monitoring revenue boards at month-end and pulling results for reporting.
• Approval, coding, and submission of certain invoices to AP.
• Review and approval of payroll
• Oversight of HR functions/processes in conjunction with VP of HR
• Calculations for health insurance deductions
• Customer credit approval process, including setting credit limits (with assistance from Corporate Credit Manager as needed).
• Review and management of accounts receivable collections and decisions regarding final write-offs for bad debt.
• Primary contact for corporate state registrations and insurance paperwork.
• Primary contact for leasing agreements.
• Setup and approval of ACH debit templates and banking transactions.
• Primary contact for corporate credit card (issuing new cards) and ACH administration.
• Primary bank contact for day to day banking needs (and as directed by CFO).
• Check signer, and final approval for all disbursements.
• All other duties as assigned by the CFO, GM, or President.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager