Controller

R.H. White Construction•Auburn, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the position supervises the daily accounting activities and prepares established financial and regulatory reports for a consolidated group of companies. The individual will run the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis and supervise the A/P, A/R, Billing and Payroll functions through the Accounting Manager as a direct report. The Controller also works directly with the companies' auditors for the completion of its annual audited financial statements.

Requirements

Master's degree in accounting/business and 10 years' experience; or bachelor's degree and 15 years' experience.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry in public or private accounting with all aspects of consolidating financial reporting and job cost accounting required.
Proficiency in computerized ERP accounting systems and office productivity applications required.
Working knowledge of relevant Federal and State sales and payroll tax requirements is essential.
Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Superior organization skills, ability to make independent decisions and multi-task.
Understanding of construction cost burdening.
Knowledge of Prevailing Wage laws and payroll (i.e.- Davis Bacon Law)

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is desirable.
Specific experience in Job Cost and/or Fixed Asset accounting within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily accounting activities.
Prepares established financial and regulatory reports for a consolidated group of companies.
Runs the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis.
Supervises the A/P, A/R, Billing and Payroll functions through the Accounting Manager.
Works directly with the companies' auditors for the completion of its annual audited financial statements.