Controller - Omega Excavation & Site Development

Gallagher, Flynn & Company•South Burlington, VT

10d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Omega Excavation and Site Development is a locally owned company involved in projects of all sizes, from large developments to residential and commercial projects. In addition to excavation and site development, Omega has a real estate division with various properties, a construction division, a property management division, and a shop equipment division. Omega is involved in innovative projects that positively impact the community and fosters a fun work environment, which has helped attract and retain a great team. The company is excited about its future projects and is seeking a Controller to join their team, fill the shoes of the current retiring Controller, and fit their culture and work ethic. The Controller is an important contributor to the leadership team, providing hands-on involvement with monthly and yearly closings, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and communicating key trends to the Owners. This role works closely with the Owners and leaders across the organization to maximize the success of the real estate portfolio and business. While primarily a hands-on role (70-80%), it also has a strategic component (20-30%), involving long-term financial strategy with the Owners. The Controller will also manage the accounting team.

Requirements

Prior experience as a controller or assistant controller
Strong Excel skills that include advanced functions and the ability to create and maintain macros.
Good communication skills
Organization skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Real estate and construction experience preferred.
Experience with Sage software is a plus.
Cost accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor, and analyze monthly and annual financial reports for the Owners, communicating key trends and findings.
Review bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations.
Ensure all transactions for the period are accounted for in the GL.
Analyze significant variances and provide recommendations.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns and other business-related filings.
Develop condo association budgets, provide monthly and quarterly analysis of budget to actual, and make recommendations.
Manage the distribution of K-1s to shareholders.
Assist outside accountants with annual financial statements and tax returns.
Create and maintain financial controls and procedures for the accounting department.
Extract, transform, and reconcile data outside of the accounting system to overcome system limitations and support accurate reporting.
Oversee and understand intercompany transactions, including billing, allocations, elimination, and reconciliations between related entities.
Transition between accounting platforms and supplement system limitations with external tools such as Excel.
Establish, document, and improve accounting system policies and procedures in a dynamic environment.
Provide financial analysis and projections to the Owners to guide strategic decisions.
Advise the Owners on financial trends impacting the business.
Present financial information at meetings and provide financial guidance.
Work closely with the Owners to find the best solutions for the company.
Stay up to date on trends and developments in the accounting profession and implement best practices.
Develop and analyze cost allocation for jobs.
Investigate significant variances between actual and standard costs and recommend next steps.
Provide recommendations to reduce costs and maximize profits.
Lead weekly accounting team meetings to support task prioritization.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Provide mentorship to the accounting team to help them reach their professional goals.
Optimize the utilization of the accounting software.
Leverage technology to make accounting processes more efficient.