What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at River City Construction, Inc.?
The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plays a critical role in our budgeting / forecasting process by preparing budget-to-actual analysis, meeting with Department and Operations leaders to understand the drivers of variances and providing valuable insights to the CFO and Executive team.
- Maintains appropriate financial processes and internal controls. Identify and implement any necessary improvements to ensure proper safeguarding of assets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Confirms the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements through leading the month-end close process, performing certain journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other analysis.
- Assists in preparing internal control narratives and other controls documentation.
- Collaborates with the CFO to identify and document technical accounting issues, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Partners with CFO and other leaders to build out accurate cash flow forecasts.
- Supports the preparation of year-end tax returns.
- Works alongside the CFO and other Executives on the integration of M&A targets.
- Works closely with external auditors to ensure the provision of information needed for the annual audit.
- Leads and mentors the Finance Department staff.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, with a background in public accounting and/or industry.
- CPA Required
- Extensive knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Strong interpersonal, communication, follow-up, problem solving and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, team player with excellent people skills.
- High level of discretion with confidential material.
Special Position Requirements
This is position and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.
River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.