Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc. • Norwalk, CT

20d • $160,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance is a segment level role within the EMCOR Construction Services accounting team at EMCOR Group, Inc. and will primarily be responsible for contributing to the segment’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The role is accountable for the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems employed at our operating companies to preserve Company assets and ensure accurate reporting of financial results. This role involves providing strategic recommendations to operating companies regarding their internal control environment, working with external and internal auditors to facilitate ongoing audits while also playing a key role within the segment level internal controls environment. Travel Requirements: 15%.

Requirements

• MBA in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline is strongly preferred, and 5+ years of professional experience including positions in accounting or finance; or
• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline, and 5-7+ years professional experience including progressive positions in accounting or finance.
• Public company audit experience of 5+ years is also strongly preferred.
• Technical skills in accounting and finance within the level of experience for this position.
• Ability to initiate actions and to deliver on commitments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to improve processes, analyze, and solve problems on a proactive, strategic, and tactical level.
• Commitment to Company values of integrity; discipline; transparency; mutual respect and trust; commitment to safety, and teamwork.
• Executive level written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well and contribute as a partner in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, including a wide array of operating company leadership teams.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room.
• Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time
• This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.
• Requires the ability to drive or fly to visit operating companies.

Nice To Haves

• CPA accreditation is strongly preferred.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with construction contract language, including experience with reviewing contracts in the context of accounting treatment/considerations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the segment’s accurate and timely reporting of financial statements, reports, and analysis for internal stakeholders, including the segment’s operational leadership team as well as the Corporate Accounting team.
• Take a lead role in the monthly review of operating company work-in-progress (WIP) reports and work closely with the Corporate Accounting and segment finance teams to analyze individual contract positions.
• Play a role in the Company’s quarterly forecast and annual budget process to ensure accurate and timely forecasts are provided for Corporate Accounting.
• Review monthly and quarterly reporting packages from the operating companies to support compliance with company accounting policies and ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Assist in financial due diligence on M&A activity.
• Contribute to special financial planning and analysis projects, including evaluating cost structure within operating companies.
• Practice and promote EMCOR’s Code of Ethics, “Leading with Character” in conducting business – both internally and externally.
• Advise operating companies in developing the processes/procedures necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, proper records maintenance, and adequate accounting controls in support of Company operations.
• Work with newly acquired entities to ensure timely development and deployment of internal controls to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards.
• Manage the internal control environment at the segment level to ensure risks are identified and mitigated through a robust internal control structure and that the necessary documentation is maintained and updated as needed.
• Work closely with operating companies subject to internal or external audits to ensure adequate responsiveness to requests and to address matters as they arise during the audit cycle.
• Oversee the segment’s business continuity plans ensuring compliance with Company policies requiring that quick response programs are in place and accurately reflect ongoing processes and the people and systems that support them.

Benefits

• We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level