Controller/Finance Director

Controller/Director of Finance

Who We Are

At JP Carroll Roofing, LLC our business is centered on service, and we are passionate about what we do. We have an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Professional to join our busy and growth-oriented Roofing Company.

Who We are Looking For

We seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial, Accounting Professional to grow with us. We are looking for an experienced Controller to handle general accounting operations and who will control and verify our financial transactions. Our environment is fast-paced and offers ample opportunity to grow and develop. This position requires an individual with a high level of initiative who will frequently exercise discretion and independent judgement.

We need a professional with proven skills in implementing GAAP in our organization as we move from a small family business into a large nationally competitive organization.

The person hired will be the top financial person in the company and report to the company CEO, while also interacting with the Director of Finance at the Partnership Entity in meeting organizational-wide objectives.

You will enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, get to know the business and operations, and build out the accounting department as the company grows. Great opportunity to use your education and accounting experience to make a significant contribution while proving your skills.

Structure of the position

This job is full time Monday – Friday 8am to 5 pm. in person at our Bloomfield, CT Office.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process assisting the Bookkeeper and management in moving from Cash to Accrual Based Accounting and driving material efficiencies in the closing process.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for general ledger maintenance, monthly close, reconciliations, variance analysis, financial statements, and cash forecasts.
• Monthly submission of Simple IRA Deferral Contributions and HSA Deferrals
• Prepare year end information for tax preparation and work with outside CPA.
• Communicate regularly with ownership and senior management team in regularly scheduled meeting settings about financial performance, business opportunities and challenges.
• Retain and develop team members, overseeing the Bookkeeper with invoicing, A/R, the Accounts Payable Admin and Operations Manager with inventory management and cost analysis.
• Generate and monitor projections of sales, expenses, and profit against actual performance, explaining variance to actuals clearly and concisely. Suggest methods of improving the planning process as appropriate.
• Evaluate company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be enhanced or improved.
• Study long-range economic trends and project company prospects for future growth in overall sales or expansion into new areas.
• Maintain and improve business systems, processes, and controls, including budgets and key performance indicators, understanding the key financial drivers of the business to manage to those numbers with intensity.
• Assist in implementing new ERP system and drive integrations with non-accounting system (i.e. CRM).
• Post and process journal entries, record, and document financial transactions, and identify and resolve any financial data discrepancies.
• Prepare and file Sales and Use Tax Returns annual for CT and quarterly in MA.
• Act as point person for IT issues, general HR matters, and general office operations matters.

Education & Skills:

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business; (Required)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an accounting setting, Public Accounting background is a plus, with at least 3 years in a privately held company including “hands-on” work within the accounting functions. Experience in a PE- backed company and/or the Construction Trades are a plus.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in using Accounting and CRM Systems. We are currently using QuickBooks Online Advanced for Invoicing and Payables and Accounting CRM to track job profitability. Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Must be capable of thorough understanding of laws and regulations required for doing business in multiple states.
• Experience in an industry that experiences seasonal demand and expense timing within a fiscal year is a plus.
• Creative strategic thinker, who can apply out of the box thinking to problem-solving and big picture concepts.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to work independently and be a Team Player to meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Highly Organized with attention to detail
• Confident leader who isn’t afraid to be a working manager
• Strict Confidentiality and Professional Maturity

Compensation:

JP Carroll Roofing intends to offer the selected candidate a competitive base salary commensurate with a leadership role and opportunity for goal based annual bonus. The actual offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience.

Benefits We offer:

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan: SIMPLE IRA- we match 100% of your deferral contributions up to 3% of gross

2 weeks PTO

6 Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 10 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bloomfield, CT 06002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Required)
• Accrual accounting: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA Certificaton (Preferred)

Work Location: In person