Corporate Controller

PPC Partners Inc.•New Berlin, WI

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities for the company. This role ensures the financial health and performance of the company while providing strategic and financial guidance. The Controller maintains full fiduciary, leadership, and operational oversight, even when delegating responsibilities to subordinates. This position also supports related companies through monitoring, auditing, and making recommendations, and may serve in a backup leadership role across divisions, operations, bidding, and negotiations. In collaboration with other company controllers, the Controller helps align policies and practices to promote efficiency and implement best practices across the organization. At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) status required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years of related accounting/financial experience required
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required
Knowledge of all relevant Federal, State, and local requirements
Demonstrated commitment to company values
Competence to maintain strict confidentiality of company information
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across departments and organizational levels
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information and ideas in letters, emails, memos, and presentations
Highly motivated and results-driven
Exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leadership to develop strategic plans and objectives
Work with financial leadership to provide accounting/finance guidelines for the entire organization
Establish and improve policies, procedures, schedules, standards, and current flow charts of all major processes for the department and company
Review monthly contract billings and initiate corrective actions where required
Maintain internal auditing and reconciliation procedures to ensure consistent company-wide accounting practices
Participate with IT and Operations in reviewing functions of ERP system
Identify outdated accounting procedures and workflow bottlenecks; recommend solutions
Ensure effective internal controls are in place and that all practices comply with company policy, GAAP, and applicable laws and regulations
Consistently review insurance needs of the organization and works to ensure adequate risk coverage
Lead the annual budgeting process and manage financial planning and forecasting
Manage engagements with external auditors (including financial audits, tax preparations, and other special projects)
Manage contractual relationships including bonding, banking, insurance, legal, and other key business relationships
Oversee Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP/CCIP)
Ensure effective treasury management including cash flow analysis, disbursement authorization, working capital requirements, and line of credit
Facilitate licensing requirements for various states, counties, cities, and occupations
Maintain current database of various licenses
Understand and facilitate proper sales tax reporting in all applicable jurisdictions
Assess the quarterly financial statement, balance sheet, WIP analysis and P&L
Manage performance reviews and development plans
Pursue team development opportunities and ensures effective training
Partner with senior financial leadership to develop succession plans for accounting and finance functions
Evaluate business support function structures and team development plans for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of all business support functions
Develop the capacity and promotability of reports and cross-train in all functions
Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.