Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Location: Columbus, OH (On-Site)

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has employees and operations across New York, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.  We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire date
• 401k retirement savings with 5% match
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for our Vets
• FirstCall Academy for training & development
• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Generous Employee Referral Program - $2,500
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Company vehicle or allowance based on the job 
• Mobile phone or phone allowance based on the job
• Company uniforms & work boot allowance
• Affiliate Company transfers

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the fast-growing FirstCall team. The ideal candidate is responsible for managing accounting and financial activities for assigned companies. The duties include producing financial statements, forecasting future results, and directing accounting and other administrative staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in monthly financial close, including journal entries for month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, review, variance analysis and preparing and consolidating accurate financial statements and reports.
• Assisting with the development and evaluation of annual profit plan and preparing plan reports as well as the monthly forecasting and variance to plan and forecast analysis.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and submits timely and accurate monthly reporting; these may include: pro-forma projections; income/expense or cash flow forecasts, variance analysis and explanations for financial statement line items; or summaries, charts and graphs of data to highlight key results.
• Supporting the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization and ensuring strict compliance with company policies and procedures as well as regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external audits and examinations.
• Following changes in regulations and compiling reports regarding compliance issues, standards, and accounting practices.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with supported business area to complete tasks and deliver high quality work.
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions to propose innovative solutions

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry. Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall for potential employees in the industry.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the Region Controller.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or in a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting positions.
• External audit experience a plus
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Proficient with data analysis, forecasting, critical thinking and problem-solving

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.