Controller

Ohio Valley Electric•Blue Ash, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This critical position is responsible for partnering with the Chief Financial Officer and Director of FP&A to focus on achieving and optimizing the organization’s annual/multi-year plans, growth and profitability. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the enterprise, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Operational areas of focus include: accounting operations, internal financial report creation, guidance, audit support, and team/staff development.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong presentation skills, as well as the ability to influence others and resolve problems in a positive manner.
Strong business acumen with in-depth working knowledge of all facets of the construction industry and/or Ohio Valley Electrical Services (preferred).
Must be able to work successfully in a team environment and provide mentoring to less experienced individuals in the department, and work well with all levels of management and staff within the organization.
Executive presence and ability to interact with senior division leadership and corporate executives.
Strong management capabilities with experience in managing people with track record of growing strong teams.
Must operate with a sense of urgency.
Accurate with keen attention to detail.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Active CPA status a plus.
7+ years of progressive accounting management experience, construction industry preferred.
Proficiency with ComputerEase

Nice To Haves

construction industry and/or Ohio Valley Electrical Services (preferred)
Active CPA status a plus
construction industry preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a key member of the Finance Department’s senior management team, also including the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.
Responsible for developing and managing the tools and processes supporting the organization’s accounting operations and internal reporting requirements with an emphasis on timely, accurate and repeatable results.
Ownership for daily and ongoing enterprise accounting, including, but not limited to monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close.
Management of compliance and internal controls - ensures alignment with relevant accounting standards/regulations and implements and manages internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Hires, trains and mentors Accounting team members, including Accounts Payable and Receivable. Delegates work, as appropriate, to Accounting Department members. Evaluates employee performance and provides development opportunities for team members.
Operates as a an enterprise financial risk consultant.
Engages as a business liaison for audit requirements.