Corporate Controller

E.K. Services, Inc., is a construction company providing utility infrastructure solutions to its commercial customers. Our service offerings include Consulting, Estimating, Construction Management, Program Management, and extensive Field Construction Services. E.K. Services, Inc. is a utility construction outfit providing critical infrastructure for the Water, Sewer, and Gas Distribution throughout the Greater Harrisburg Area. E.K. Services, Inc. is currently recruiting a Corporate Controller for our Headquarters.

Mission Statement: 

We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our communities infrastructure. Our passion for excellence serves as the driving force for our safety focused, solution oriented approach.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position manages all E.K. Services, Inc. (EKS) and related companies accounting, internal financial reporting, external financial reporting, financial internal controls, financial risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.  Additionally, this position serves as a supporting partner to the Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Management Team relative to business strategy, operational and IT process improvement, and company profitability.

Direct reports to this position include:

•  Project Accountant
•  Accounts Payable Specialist
•  Payroll Administrator

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee all aspects of accounting: cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, revenue billing, work-in-process, accounts receivable, fixed assets, income and other taxes, general ledger and legal entity consolidations.

2. Oversee accounting methods, systems and processes used to track project revenues, costs and margins.

3. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and financial internal controls.

4. Supervise and delegate tasks to financial team.

5. Oversee processing of revenue billing and payments collection.

6. Oversee payments from all disbursement accounts, expense and capital.

7. Oversee processing of Payroll submissions and funding.
8. Manage treasury-related transactions including credit lines, term loans, debt payments, debt covenants, cash balance monitoring, and cash forecasting.

9. Manage bonding-related reporting and analysis.
10. Maintain an organized system of documentation for all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts.

11. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

12. Prepare and present financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and analysis thereof in meaningful mediums such as dashboards or other intuitive methods.

13. Manage financial budgets, forecasts, financial modeling and KPI selections.

14. Manage supporting information and statements for third-party financial compilations, reviews, tax reporting and audits. 

15. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and financial reporting.

16. Assess financial risks and work to minimize them, always staying abreast to changes and discussing them with the Chief Financial Officer.

17. Assist with IT strategy and system design, interfaces and measures.

18. Support the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Management Team with strategic planning.

19. Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with the Chief Financial Officer.

20. Advise on short-term and long-term business and financial planning.  Provide practical data measures and analyses for the management team to make fact-based decisions and drive opportunities.  Advise on methods to increase revenue and bring down costs.

21. Additional special project duties as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 10 years accounting experience in a managerial finance position, with seasoned business/strategy perspective and professional maturity.
• Experience with IT system implementations and integrations.
• Results-driven personality eager to partner with management to organize, plan and achieve company goals.
• Willing to roll-up sleeves and participate regularly in details as well as strategy.
• Strong emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
• Excellent speaking, writing and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and ability to problem-solve.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with Spectrum accounting
2. Experience with HCSS suite of software (HeavyJob/HeavyBid/E360
3. Mix of public accounting and corporate organizational experience preferred.
4. Relevant industry experience preferred.

• COMPLEXITY & JUDGMENT: Very high.
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• SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Most work is done independently, without supervision.
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• CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: Extensive.
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• PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING: Extensive.
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• COMMUNICATION: Extensive.
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• WORKING CONDITIONS: Largely office setting.
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• JOB HAZARDS: None.
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• PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: High expertise requirements.
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• IMPACT ON THE COMPANY: Extensive – financial.
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverages.
• Optional additional benefits that include AFLAC, Voluntary life and Long-Term Disability, 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Personal days, FLEX time.
• Employee and family engagement activities.