Operations Controller

Blue Ridge Executive Search•New York City, NY

About The Position

Provide leadership across the business unit for all aspects of accounting and controlling operations, lead and develop a high performing team within the finance organization. Manage the monthly closing process for construction activities to assure the timely preparation of accurate financial information, in accordance with GAAP. Produce discussion and analysis commentary on changes in numbers and financial position. Oversee Business Unit cash and banking activities, including collections, disbursements, cash forecasting and reporting to the parent company. Establish and manage monthly monitoring of critical internal control activities. Ensure the internal control environment is strong and is compliant with public company requirements & practices (SOX compliant). Proactively manage financial risks and remediations in order to avoid significant audit issues. Primary leadership role in working with outside audit firms on annual & quarterly audits as it relates to construction operations. Drive productivity throughout the finance function, with a focus on automating accounting activities, and leading productivity improvements throughout the finance organization. Maintain proficiency with regard to technical accounting considerations, including revenue recognition, accounting for unapproved change orders and claims, and other relevant GAAP standards. Provide critical financial and operational information to executive management and make actionable recommendations to improve financial results. Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

BA degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
CPA preferred.
15+ years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance in the construction industry.
Demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment.
Must be both strategic and tactical enough to push new initiatives forward.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive and take initiative.
Able to work in a complex fast pace environment with many moving parts with frequent changing priorities.
Must be able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
Critical thinking and the capability to generate consistently accurate and useful reports.
Enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insight.
Strong attention to detail as well as an ability to achieve results through delegation.
Can produce quality work in a fast paced environment.
Able to identify gaps in work not of their own.
Results oriented: setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver quality results.
Strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion and ESSBase for construction accounting desired.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership across the business unit for all aspects of accounting and controlling operations.
Lead and develop a high performing team within the finance organization.
Manage the monthly closing process for construction activities to assure the timely preparation of accurate financial information, in accordance with GAAP.
Produce discussion and analysis commentary on changes in numbers and financial position.
Oversee Business Unit cash and banking activities, including collections, disbursements, cash forecasting and reporting to the parent company.
Establish and manage monthly monitoring of critical internal control activities.
Ensure the internal control environment is strong and is compliant with public company requirements & practices (SOX compliant).
Proactively manage financial risks and remediations in order to avoid significant audit issues.
Serve as the primary leadership role in working with outside audit firms on annual & quarterly audits as it relates to construction operations.
Drive productivity throughout the finance function, with a focus on automating accounting activities, and leading productivity improvements throughout the finance organization.
Maintain proficiency with regard to technical accounting considerations, including revenue recognition, accounting for unapproved change orders and claims, and other relevant GAAP standards.
Provide critical financial and operational information to executive management and make actionable recommendations to improve financial results.
Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests.