Indiana Regional Controller

Pinnacle-MEP•Bloomfield Hills, MI

About The Position

Indiana Regional Controller The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading a finance team as a Controller, FP&A Manager or senior level Accounting Manager preferably for a general contracting MEP/HVAC/plumbing firm . Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an assertive personality, while understanding the service nature of the finance organization, are a must. Essential Responsibilities: Driving key operating initiatives at the direction of the Region Vice President and CFO. Partner with the local internal project teams to ensure project quotes properly reflect underlying labor costs, materials and subconsultant expenses. Ongoing review of project process and monthly review of financial progress, costs incurred, client invoicing, WIP movement, percentage of completion calculations. Developing, analyzing, implementing and executing operational efficiency initiatives. Supporting the development and execution of the region’s strategic plan, annual budget and periodic forecasts and providing meaningful analysis and guidance for performance deviations, including regional MD&A of variances and trends. Developing and managing the appropriate dashboards and KPIs for key functional areas. Oversee and prepare, in accordance with GAAP and Company Accounting policy, timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income and cash flow statements. This includes the supervision and preparation of journal entries, accruals, reserve and allowance analysis, and account reconciliations and analysis. Manage all areas of the accounting/finance departments including cash receipt and disbursement, invoicing, payroll, journal entries, cash collection and all other duties of the accounting department. Manage all aspects of cost accounting and the identification/management/control of key cost drivers, appropriate overhead allocation and variance analysis in a multi-product/service environment. This is in support of preparation and evaluation of customer quotes and the associated margins, quote rate development, post-closing job margin assessment, percentage of completion weekly job assessment and other cost/margin reports and issues. Managing all regional treasury and risk management functions. Assisting the Corporate Controller as required with annual third-party audits and tax returns. Assisting the preparation of job quotes and contracts. Preparation of region specific presentations and information books for meetings. Required experience, knowledge and technical skills: Experience : a minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial management and leadership experience in a multi-location, growth-oriented services company of scale; will be a operations oriented thinker who can adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Project Accounting – an understanding of the financial accounting issues for long term projects including labor cost and overhead rates, analysis of materials and subconsultants costs, gross profit margin analysis, WIP management and monthly percentage of completion adjustments. Strong Business Acumen and Analytical Skills : financial acumen and significant analytical skills; will be proficient in cash flow forecasting, financial modeling and developing information reporting tools (e.g. profitability by customers); strong budgeting and capital management skills. Solid Cost Accounting and Financial Reporting Skills : will have a thorough understanding of GAAP accounting; will have demonstrated an intuitive sense about costs and working capital; will be capable of developing and delivering timely financial metrics to support business operations. An Innovative, Strategic and Operational Mindset : must have a high business curiosity motor who will be interested in and involved with operational issues and how they affect the financial function; will be able to meaningfully participate in developing strategies to support a growth plan; will bring rational, objective judgment to bear on tough issues and decisions; must understand the need to wear a number of hats during periods of growth; ability to identify most relevant KPIs and actively monitor/manage the region in line with achievable goals; manage the creation and development of metrics and “scorecards” to enable and enhance functional stewardship of managing budgets and investment in strategic and operational initiatives that drive the business forward; while maintaining the culture of the company would be a strong plus. Private Equity and M&A Background: will have supported M&A transactions, which may include due diligence, quality of earnings and the development/recording of the opening balance sheet; integration activities. Excellent Leadership, Managerial and Communication Skills : must have the propensity to take responsibility, move forward, and encourage others to share the vision; will possess the qualities that inspire confidence and trust; must have a strong drive to “win”, a desire to take the organization to the next level; excellent oral and written communication skills. Roll-Up-The-Sleeves Style : a person who enjoys an entrepreneurial atmosphere; will have a spirit of pitching in to get the job done and be comfortable in an environment with lean staffing; must understand the need to wear a number of hats during periods of growth and change. Comfort Level with Information Technology : will use technology to improve access to information needed to run the business; will utilize systems to improve processes, eliminate errors and reduce administrative costs; experience with Sage would be ideal; experience transitioning to a new financial accounting system including successful implementation is a strong plus. Solid Interpersonal Skills : culture sensitivity skills; the ability to get along with people at all levels of the organization; be able to motivate and rally the troops around a central goal and processes. BSBA in Accounting or Finance: CPA/MBA is a plus.

Requirements

Experience : a minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial management and leadership experience in a multi-location, growth-oriented services company of scale; will be a operations oriented thinker who can adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Project Accounting – an understanding of the financial accounting issues for long term projects including labor cost and overhead rates, analysis of materials and subconsultants costs, gross profit margin analysis, WIP management and monthly percentage of completion adjustments.
Strong Business Acumen and Analytical Skills : financial acumen and significant analytical skills; will be proficient in cash flow forecasting, financial modeling and developing information reporting tools (e.g. profitability by customers); strong budgeting and capital management skills.
Solid Cost Accounting and Financial Reporting Skills : will have a thorough understanding of GAAP accounting; will have demonstrated an intuitive sense about costs and working capital; will be capable of developing and delivering timely financial metrics to support business operations.
An Innovative, Strategic and Operational Mindset : must have a high business curiosity motor who will be interested in and involved with operational issues and how they affect the financial function; will be able to meaningfully participate in developing strategies to support a growth plan; will bring rational, objective judgment to bear on tough issues and decisions; must understand the need to wear a number of hats during periods of growth; ability to identify most relevant KPIs and actively monitor/manage the region in line with achievable goals; manage the creation and development of metrics and “scorecards” to enable and enhance functional stewardship of managing budgets and investment in strategic and operational initiatives that drive the business forward; while maintaining the culture of the company would be a strong plus.
Private Equity and M&A Background: will have supported M&A transactions, which may include due diligence, quality of earnings and the development/recording of the opening balance sheet; integration activities.
Excellent Leadership, Managerial and Communication Skills : must have the propensity to take responsibility, move forward, and encourage others to share the vision; will possess the qualities that inspire confidence and trust; must have a strong drive to “win”, a desire to take the organization to the next level; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Roll-Up-The-Sleeves Style : a person who enjoys an entrepreneurial atmosphere; will have a spirit of pitching in to get the job done and be comfortable in an environment with lean staffing; must understand the need to wear a number of hats during periods of growth and change.
Comfort Level with Information Technology : will use technology to improve access to information needed to run the business; will utilize systems to improve processes, eliminate errors and reduce administrative costs; experience with Sage would be ideal; experience transitioning to a new financial accounting system including successful implementation is a strong plus.
Solid Interpersonal Skills : culture sensitivity skills; the ability to get along with people at all levels of the organization; be able to motivate and rally the troops around a central goal and processes.
BSBA in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

CPA/MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Driving key operating initiatives at the direction of the Region Vice President and CFO.
Partner with the local internal project teams to ensure project quotes properly reflect underlying labor costs, materials and subconsultant expenses.
Ongoing review of project process and monthly review of financial progress, costs incurred, client invoicing, WIP movement, percentage of completion calculations.
Developing, analyzing, implementing and executing operational efficiency initiatives.
Supporting the development and execution of the region’s strategic plan, annual budget and periodic forecasts and providing meaningful analysis and guidance for performance deviations, including regional MD&A of variances and trends.
Developing and managing the appropriate dashboards and KPIs for key functional areas.
Oversee and prepare, in accordance with GAAP and Company Accounting policy, timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income and cash flow statements.
This includes the supervision and preparation of journal entries, accruals, reserve and allowance analysis, and account reconciliations and analysis.
Manage all areas of the accounting/finance departments including cash receipt and disbursement, invoicing, payroll, journal entries, cash collection and all other duties of the accounting department.
Manage all aspects of cost accounting and the identification/management/control of key cost drivers, appropriate overhead allocation and variance analysis in a multi-product/service environment.
This is in support of preparation and evaluation of customer quotes and the associated margins, quote rate development, post-closing job margin assessment, percentage of completion weekly job assessment and other cost/margin reports and issues.
Managing all regional treasury and risk management functions.
Assisting the Corporate Controller as required with annual third-party audits and tax returns.
Assisting the preparation of job quotes and contracts.
Preparation of region specific presentations and information books for meetings.