Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Company Name : Baker Construction Enterprises Inc

Location :

Monroe, OH, US, 45050

Req ID : 5703

Travel : Up to 25%

Number of Openings : 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Assistant Controller leads accounting and financial management of Baker Equipment and Materials (BEAM), supporting the VP of BEAM. He / she is also responsible for coordinating and / or assisting with month-end close as well as the financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation. Financial Planning & Analysis is required to ensure quality forecasting while using data to optimize financial understanding and business decisions. The Assistant Controller acts as a liaison with financial auditors to coordinate financial audits as needed. This role reports directly to the Controller II-General Ledger and collaborates across all branches of BEAM and Corporate Shared Services departments.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Assistant Controller will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his / her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Accounting :

Supports the issuance of timely and accurate financial statements

Supports all functions of month end close in a timely and accurate manner

Participates in monthly review to ensure branches operations are being accounted for correctly

Supports the establishment, disposition, and financial set up of all BEAM assets, including rental rates, depreciation schedules, and taxation matters

Understands GAAP and researches a variety of accounting issues

Collaborates with other members of the Shared Services Accounting, GL, and Financial Departments (i.e. Financial Accountants, Tax Accountants, Accounts Payable) to resolve discrepancies in account analysis

Participates in and / or coordinates physical inventories throughout the year and any research related to reconciling to the trial balance

Supports all financial audit processes including the work-papers and other requests for information from the auditors

Financial Planning & Analysis :

Prepares and partners with leadership team on annual financial plan to ensure connected to the company operations, goals, and objectives. Provide insights to support growth and improve operations

Prepares and works with leadership team on quarterly forecasting process to ensure forecast accuracy. Deliver insights and ideas to close any gaps

Delivers ad hoc analysis with actionable insights into the company’s operations that guide decision making. Develops reports and tools to support analysis and understanding of business results

Ensures leadership team understanding of the financial results, build financial acumen as needed

Key F&A partner on operational initiatives and any related project teams representing BEAM

Treasury :

Provides schedules and other information to tax department to assist in preparation of local, state, and federal income tax returns

Participates in the evaluation of BEAM-owned assets to establish proper insurance levels

Responsible for the review and submission of any wire transfers or check requests and corresponding journal entries

Systems :

Leads resolution of operational challenges within ERP system

Helps train and coach field co-workers on processes and procedures as well as technical support within systems

Assists branch leadership and teams with onboarding new hires

SME for invoice workflow system (OnBase). Troubleshooting issues, managing updates / upgrades, reporting out progress weekly

Oversees Department of Transportation Coordinator responsibilities to ensure critical tasks are completed and assist with decision making

Manages and prioritizes multiple deliverables to ensure all deadlines are met

Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline. Ensures support managers also take appropriate action with their staff.

Collaborates with HR to ensure compliance with employment laws, labor laws, and related Company policies; may be responsible for conducting training or coordinating workshops related to such compliance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting; and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, auditing, fixed asset accounting, and familiarity with sales / use, and personal property tax filings

Experience with budget development and business partnering on operational initiatives while delivering analysis & insights

Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel.

Vista and / or RentalMan, SharePoint and Hyperion experience preferred

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job :

Ability to effectively communicate either orally or in writing within and outside the organization

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

Ability to effectively present financial information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization

Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to apply mathematical knowledge to create complex formulas

Ability to resolve issues in a timely, accurate, professional, and friendly manner in a team-oriented environment

Ability to lead and supervise small-medium teams and different projects at the same time

Ability to present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret information provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment

Ability to effectively use time-management skills to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability / Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.