Regional Controller

Service Electric Company•Chattanooga, TN

20h

About The Position

The Regional Controller oversees revenue recognition and reconciliation, billing, and invoicing for their region. The role acts as a liaison between project management, field operations, and accounting to ensure that projects are tracked, forecasted, and reported in alignment with company standards and profitability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
7+ years of accounting experience in the electrical construction field ( in addition to the educational equivalency).
Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Organized with a strong attention to detail.
Strong ability to identify and solve issues.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Self-motivated.
Excellent project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
Ability to build and foster relationships with team members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with Project Managers to oversee all financial aspects of projects, including revenue recognition, billing, and invoicing for the assigned region.
Complete month-end close for the assigned region, accurately and without missing deadlines.
Monitor and report on project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, variances, and expenses.
Track and manage project costs, accruals, and resource allocations to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
Conduct financial analysis to support proposal pricing and strategic decision-making.
Lead project closeout activities, including review of budgets, balances, unbilled items, and overall project activity.
Ensure accuracy of cost, billing, and contract value updates through coordination with transaction processing and project controls teams.
Serve as the primary accounting liaison to project operations, providing insight into financial performance, risks, and objectives.
Prepare and support monthly project reporting and financial reviews, ensuring risks and issues are identified and addressed.
Contribute to process improvements across project accounting, controls, and reporting functions.
Ensure that tasks are completed according to SOX requirements and all needed tasks are documented.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.