Controller

Conway Services Heating & Cooling•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Conway Services is seeking an experienced Controller to support our $35M service center team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic professional who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be an individual contributor while also managing an accounting team in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial control activities for the local service center. Oversee areas such as operating and capital budgeting development and management, inventory maintenance and management, payroll, labor efficiency analysis and cost reduction initiatives. The chosen candidate will provide direct support and thought partnership to the general manager. Financial presentations, in-depth account analysis, exception/variance reporting, trend and forecasting analysis and labor wage evaluation are among the accountabilities. This individual will work as an integral service center leadership member and will drive continuous profitability improvements in all areas of the service center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related discipline and minimum of 5 years of general accounting experience are required.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
Intermediate or expert proficiency using Microsoft Office products, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
Demonstrates strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with ability to establish cross function relationships.
Proven leadership and possession of problems solving skills.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include word processing, spreadsheet software and integrated ERP/ accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior management in high volume transactional accounting highly preferred
JD Edwards experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain close working relationship with the general manager and all line managers to coordinate facility objectives while assisting in cost improvement initiatives.
Interface with other service center functional groups (service, sales, dispatch, fleet, customer service, purchasing, safety, HR) to evaluate financial impact of current/future activities.
Install and monitor financial controls within various reporting functions such as material control, shipping/receiving, purchasing, labor reporting and the central A/P processing, etc.
Conduct profitability studies and cost reduction analysis for all operating areas of the facility.
Coordinate the development of monthly financial statements, quarterly forecast, annual operating and capital plans.
Perform month-end and year-end close procedures
Review and reconcile account balances.
Manage, recruit, and develop the accounting team.
Oversee billing, credit, and collections processes.
Prepare annual budgets.
Enforce company accounting policies.