What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates, Inc.?
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on-site in Mableton, GA. Reports to the President and manages a small team. Extraordinary career opportunity for a financial executive to make an impact.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - Founded in 1953, Brooks-Berry-Haynie (BBH) is a family-owned, mid-sized electrical contracting company that has been instrumental in building the nation’s infrastructure. Operating across nine states, BBH specializes in airfield lighting, navigation systems, highway and outdoor lighting, ITS / ATMS / traffic signals, and high voltage projects. With over $2 billion in completed contracts, BBH has earned numerous awards for innovation, design excellence, expedited delivery, and superior construction quality.
For 70 years, BBH has built its reputation for excellence. From its modest beginnings, the company has always been committed to delivering the highest quality work at competitive prices, always on time. BBH’s workforce includes top-trained electricians skilled in the latest technologies and safety protocols. With multiple offices throughout the Southeast and a fully-equipped service fleet, the company stands ready to handle even the most complex projects.
The majority of ownership is held by the leadership team, with 30% of the company owned by its dedicated and long-serving employees. BBH currently employs approximately 300 people, with the majority of electricians represented by IBEW 613.
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POSITION IMPACT -As BBH continues its vision of growth, this is an extraordinary career opportunity for a financial executive to make an impact. We seek to hire a long-term, stable executive who will be replacing its current CFO, retiring after a distinguished twenty-one years of service.
The position calls for a subject matter finance / accounting expert who will lead financial operations of the company and serve on the leadership team. The successful candidate is comfortable in a working leadership role performing a wide array of daily accounting activities while offering strategic financial leadership and wisdom.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - This financial leader is responsible for the accounting and contract execution as well as securing proper payment, performance and insurance bonds. A key role is supporting BBH’s Project Managers by reviewing / posting progress billings and contracts. Additional responsibilities include posting retainage invoices at project completion and oversight of accounts payable while working with project managers on overdue account receivables.
Another key role is leadership over Work in Progress (WIP) Reporting as well as closing and month-end financial reporting. This includes cash management, tax, and compliance functions by overseeing a system of internal financial controls.
Additional leadership responsibilities include managing the company’s external audit and coordinating / overseeing its ESOP program and the 401K program administration.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - We are seeking an experienced candidate with 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a stable, mid-sized privately held company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing percentage of completion accounting methods, preferably within the construction or related industries. We are looking for someone eager to build a long-term career with Brooks Berry Haynie and play a key role in the company’s continued growth as a privately held organization. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly desirable.
Additional key qualifications include :
- Strong financial / accounting technical skills as well as strategic planning / analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple activities
- IT savvy with advanced skills in Excel
- Willingness to follow policies and procedures, support organizational goals and values, and complete tasks correctly and on time
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS - We seek an accounting professional who is humble, and a great culture fit to this family-owned business. This leader must demonstrate good judgment, integrity, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be a working leader. We value a candidate with the initiative to take ownership of an issue and see it through to a successful resolution.
The candidate’s personal characteristics should also include :
EDUCATION - A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university; Masters of Accounting (MA) / CPA license is a plus
COMPENSATION - BBH offers a highly attractive compensation package which includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and short-term bonus incentive. This role will also be provided with a company vehicle and related expenses.