Controller

In the role of Controller, you are responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions including duties from the general ledger to financial statement preparation for multiple entities. Other responsibilities include the preparation and review of final statements, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and budgets. You need to lead by example with a set process every month and follow up with the appropriate people, when necessary, with strong communication skills. The controller will work with other members of the accounting group, other finance leaders/institutions, and operational team members to support all aspects of accounting, reporting, and analysis for Henley Construction and its respective financial companies.

Looking for a positive “can do” attitude, a strong drive to achieve results, and a strong work ethic.

Job Duties

Financial Responsibilities

·       Responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions including duties from the general ledger to financial statement preparation for multiple entities.

·       Preparation and review of final statements, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and budgets.

·       Preparation of annual budget.

·       Subcontractor financial evaluation and implementation of risk mitigation tools with subcontractor selection.

·       Preparation of work papers supporting the annual tax return. Coordinated the preparation of annual tax returns with outside CPA firms, the annual audit with outside CPA, and the annual profit sharing with outside CPA firms.

·       Mentor and develop accounting team members, providing ample opportunity for career advancement and satisfaction while ensuring maximum utilization of staff and their talents.

·       Review the processing of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity.

·       Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly closing process and month-end balances.

·       Review monthly closing process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.

·       Preparation of monthly financial statements for management, along with appropriate analysis and recommendations for any corrective actions needed.

·       Prepare quarterly reports providing analysis of revenue, cash flow, G&A expenses, and staff utilization.

·       Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances.

·       Preparation of monthly job cost report process with President and Project Managers to accurately project year-end figures for total revenue and gross profit.

·       Assist the President in maintaining records for retirement accounts (i.e., 401K Plan)

·       Supervise all accounts payable processing including company payables and allocations of costs incurred on behalf of multiple entities.

·       Maintenance of fixed asset records.

·       Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.

·       Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

·       Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

·       Accurate and timely production of all financial information.

·       Proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective.

·       Lead staff on all sales/use tax, workers’ compensations, CGL, and other audits as needed.

·       Tracking license renewals, tax payments, vendor setup, fixed asset setup, and use of tax accruals

·       Review Accounts Receivable, aging reports and assist project management with collections. Supervise the recording of cash receipts and preparation of making bank deposits.

·       Monitor daily bank activity and cash balances to ensure requirements are met.

·       As needed, meet with the company bankers and bonding company to review financial results and forecasts.

·       Perform special assignments as directed by the Ownership.

Promote Customer Relations

• Build effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image when required.

Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development

• Promotes our culture and communicates our vision and purpose through our Core Values.
• Serves as a role model, and leader and promotes professional behavior, personally and professionally.
• Participates in and supports operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and self.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

·       High attention to detail

·       Ability to multi-task

·       Knowledge of project management software (Procore), and ability to learn and use other related software such as Sage, Excel, HH2, Arcoro, etc.

·       Strong communication skills

·       Expert level understanding of budgets/cost/estimating/reporting

·       Ability to work collaboratively with employees across all Henley departments to resolve issues/objectives quickly

·       Ability to effectively manage a staff of 2-3 employees focused on job-specific accounting functions.

Personal/Professional Relationships

·       Always represent the company and yourself with a positive professional attitude.

·       Excellent communication and people skills

·       Actively promote the company’s growth and develop a program to aid in the mutual benefit of the company’s success and employee’s long-term career with the company. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with the Henley team, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve positive results.

·       Promote positive trade contractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors.

Computer/Technology

·       Proficient in the use of personal computers including iPad/tablet devices.

·       Proficiency in data entry, project management software (Procore), Microsoft Office, Excel, Sage, and Arcoro.

·       Basic knowledge of uploading and managing web-based document storage

• ·       Willing to learn about new technologies with provided training.