Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance

Job Title: Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance

Reports to: VP of Finance

Location: Norwalk, CT

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Company Overview

EMCOR Construction Services (ECS) is part of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services for a diverse range of businesses. ECS is a nationwide group of 50 operating companies with over 30,000 employees and annual revenues of $10.7 billion. Our operating companies are mechanical and commercial electrical contractors with expertise that includes virtually all U.S. commercial, healthcare, institutional, education, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, and water and wastewater markets. We also have several operating companies that focus on commercial fire protection. They provide integrated life safety solutions, including fire detection and suppression systems, and the most advanced security technology available today. The ECS headquarters team provides key support for its electrical and mechanical companies, including finance and accounting, human resources, legal, national purchasing and information technology.

Summary

The Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance is a segment level role within the EMCOR Construction Services accounting team at EMCOR Group, Inc. and will primarily be responsible for contributing to the segment’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The role is accountable for the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems employed at our operating companies to preserve Company assets and ensure accurate reporting of financial results. This role involves providing strategic recommendations to operating companies regarding their internal control environment, working with external and internal auditors to facilitate ongoing audits while also playing a key role within the segment level internal controls environment. Travel Requirements: 30%

Compensation Range: $160,000 - $170,000

This position is bonus eligible.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Contribute to the segment’s accurate and timely reporting of financial statements, reports, and analysis for internal stakeholders, including the segment’s operational leadership team as well as the Corporate Accounting team.
• Take a lead role in the monthly review of operating company work-in-progress (WIP) reports and work closely with the Corporate Accounting and segment finance teams to analyze individual contract positions.
• Play a role in the Company’s quarterly forecast and annual budget process to ensure accurate and timely forecasts are provided for Corporate Accounting.
• Review monthly and quarterly reporting packages from the operating companies to support compliance with company accounting policies and ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Assist in financial due diligence on M&A activity.
• Contribute to special financial planning and analysis projects, including evaluating cost structure within operating companies.
• Practice and promote EMCOR’s Code of Ethics, “Leading with Character” in conducting business – both internally and externally.

• Accounting compliance:
• Advise operating companies in developing the processes/procedures necessary to ensure regulatory compliance, proper records maintenance, and adequate accounting controls in support of Company operations.
• Work with newly acquired entities to ensure timely development and deployment of internal controls to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards.
• Manage the internal control environment at the segment level to ensure risks are identified and mitigated through a robust internal control structure and that the necessary documentation is maintained and updated as needed.
• Work closely with operating companies subject to internal or external audits to ensure adequate responsiveness to requests and to address matters as they arise during the audit cycle.
• Oversee the segment’s business continuity plans ensuring compliance with Company policies requiring that quick response programs are in place and accurately reflect ongoing processes and the people and systems that support them.
  

Education & Experience

• MBA in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline is strongly preferred, and 5 years of professional experience including positions in accounting or finance; or
• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance, or related academic discipline, and 5-7 years professional experience including progressive positions in accounting or finance.
• Public company audit experience of 5 years is also strongly preferred.
• CPA accreditation is strongly preferred.
• Qualified candidate possesses construction industry experience.
• Familiarity with construction contract language, including experience with reviewing contracts in the context of accounting treatment/considerations.
  
  

Required Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office expertise, including advanced Excel skills.
  
  

Required Attributes

• Technical skills in accounting and finance within the level of experience for this position.
• Ability to initiate actions and to deliver on commitments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to improve processes, analyze, and solve problems on a proactive, strategic, and tactical level.
• Commitment to Company values of integrity; discipline; transparency; mutual respect and trust; commitment to safety, and teamwork.
• Executive level written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well and contribute as a partner in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, including a wide array of operating company leadership teams.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room.
• Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time
• This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.
• Requires the ability to drive or fly to visit operating companies.
• Travel Requirements: 30%
  
  

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

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