Regional Controller

COLAS•Plattsburgh, NY

52d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com. Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. We are currently looking for a Regional Controller. This position will be out of our Plattsburgh, NY office. The Regional Controller will manage Regional monthly Financial/Accounting activities for multiple field facilities

Requirements

Manufacturing facility cost accounting experience preferred
Minimum seven (7) years of relevant accounting experience in a leadership position managing a staff of direct reports.
Must be able to create and implement work plans, budgets and financial plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans
Ability to influence others, resolve problems, and manage conflict in a positive manner
High degree of professionalism; ability to communicate with confidence and tact
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong leadership skills; ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, evaluate performance and develop a cross-functional team
BA/BS in Accounting or related field
Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Nice To Haves

CPA, CCIFP, or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of the accounting department and provide oversight of the staff.
Manage monthly close process in a prompt, timely and accurate manner.
Prepare/review monthly/quarterly deliveries for corporate accounting and finance teams
Conduct/coordinate various month-end budget/financial review meetings with all locations in the Region
Review and approve monthly financial statements and support schedules.
Process improvement initiatives on closing and transactional processes
Provide oversight for the contract and subcontract agreement process, ensure contract compliance and monthly invoice process for services.
Work with internal accountants in the annual budget process and review monthly reports tracking budget to actuals.
Suggest billing rate recommendations, profitability models, project tracking tools, and accounting procedures to accountants.
Supervise and maintain all accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness ensuring all contract files are maintained.
Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
Ensure safety in office environment
Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
Participating in safety incident investigation and following through on any corrective actions
Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc