Controller

Paul Hemmer Company•Fort Mitchell, KY

About The Position

Paul Hemmer Company is seeking a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting, operational controls, IT, and treasury management across its business groups. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller leads the accounting team, maintains financial controls, improves processes and reporting, and partners with company leadership. The role spans construction and job-cost accounting, service operations, real estate development and investment entities, and corporate/shared-service activities. A significant near-term responsibility is helping lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a new ERP system in partnership with company leadership. The Controller’s direct reports include an Accounting Manager, who supervises a Senior Accountant and an outsourced accounting team, as well as a Senior Accountant focused on a commercial real estate portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
At least 8 years of experience.
Attention to detail and a deadline-driven approach.
Proactive and organized.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across the organization.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
Problem-solving ability.
High integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CMA, and/or CPA.
Public accounting, construction accounting, or real estate accounting experience.
Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or in a similar leadership role.
A history of successfully organizing and developing staff, and a passion for teaching and mentoring.
ERP implementation or significant financial systems or process-improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
Own the monthly and annual financial close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
Present financial results to the executive team and division leaders.
Analyze financial performance and provide reporting and insights to the CFO and business leaders.
Maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Produce budgets, forecasts, cash-flow plans, and financial analyses.
Oversee timely delivery of compliance reporting to lenders.
Manage treasury functions, including bank accounts, controls related to wires and ACHs, and online banking access.
Coordinate annual financial statement reviews, tax return preparation, and other activities with outside accounting firms.
Lead the accounting and finance aspects of evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new ERP system.
Partner with operating teams and third-party resources to improve processes, reporting, systems, and automation.
Identify issues and opportunities and recommend solutions.
Maintain and, as necessary, develop or augment policies, practices, and procedures relating to financial management, HR, and IT.
Assist with HR-related activities, including the payroll process.
Coordinate the annual insurance audit.
Assist with overseeing third-party IT service.
Perform other tasks as assigned.