Controller

A-1 Industries•Harmony Heights, FL

2d•$155,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. is a technology-driven building solutions company and parent organization of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, A-1 combines advanced manufacturing, proprietary software, automation, robotics, and engineering expertise to help transform the way America builds homes. The Company delivers roof trusses, floor trusses, EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™, and integrated structural solutions for residential, multifamily, commercial, and emerging construction markets throughout the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This position is responsible for managing the Company’s day-to-day compliance and reporting of financial matters and collaborating with the Vice President of Finance in overseeing the financial affairs of the Company. Working closely with the members of the Leadership Team and Management Team, this position is responsible for informing and assisting the Leadership Team and Management Team to enable them to manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the Company. This position must maintain the highest degree of integrity, trust and confidence, avoiding even the mere appearance of impropriety. This is a highly visible position inside and outside the Company and must be seen as ‘putting the Company first.’

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years’ experience in Accounting management.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience related specifically to Essential Functions.
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting.
Master’s degree in Accounting.
CPA certification

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude
‘Leadership’ versus ‘Command and Control’ style of management
Ability to anticipate, foresee, plan and take action, as appropriate.
Comfortable giving credit to others for team achievements and accepting responsibility for team shortfalls
Deliberative and sensible analytical and reasoning ability
Strong facilitation and mediation skills
Capacity to manage multiple priorities, maintain composure and deliver on-time results
Ability to maintain an ‘open mind’ and listen to views and opinions of others
Ability to support and encourage the efforts of others
Ability to communicate clearly, directly and fairly
Strong teamwork and team leadership skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong negotiating skills with the ability to engage and influence
Self-assured and confident without the need for self-aggrandizing

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CFO to ensure consistent and harmonious direction and guidance in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management and Treasury.
Undertake detailed financial analysis and make informed recommendations.
Collaborate and work with the Vice President of Finance to develop and maintain personnel morale, team spirit and confidence.
Provide the Executive Team advice and guidance; general and specific, as warranted or requested.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance to mentor, coach and train the accounting team; motivating and empowering team members and the team as a whole to grow (personally and professionally).
Protect and safeguard the assets, employees, name and reputation of the Company.
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of financial institutions, investors and third-party contracts.
Establish and maintain financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate and timely production of interim financial results and Financial Statements.
Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
Lead and support merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial reporting.
Assist with capital raises, lender and investor reporting, financing negotiations, and related financial presentations.
Oversee and manage the external Audit of the Company
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal and tax standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new and future legislation
Develop and enforce internal controls and guidelines to maximize protection of Company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
Guide financial decisions by applying Company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, guidance and corrective action
Responsible for overall risk management activities in connection with insurance coverage for Property and Liability.
Responsible for day-to-day treasury functions and communication with financial institutions, including compliance and cash management.
Responsible for oversight of tax compliance and planning, collaborating with tax advisors.
Collaborate with HR and establish, monitor and report specific financial metrics related to the Company’s Safety Program
Take ownership of running, developing and controlling the financial systems across the organization.
Oversee the day-to-day monitoring, maintaining and updating of the finance systems, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of new systems and control frameworks.
Other duties as assigned