Controller

KBW Financial has partnered with a Building and Construction Services Company in the Boston area to identify a Controller. This well-established organization is known for its involvement with high profile commercial projects and company culture. The Controller will be responsible for managing the P&L and all aspects of accounting, reporting and controls – as well as business partnering with operations while managing a small team.

About

The ideal candidate will have a construction industry background and relevant accounting and finance leadership experience. The ideal candidate will also have the appropriate business acumen to succeed the CFO role in the next 3 to 5 years. Additional details about the opportunity include:

• Reporting to the CFO - lead the day to day accounting and finance function including the monthly / annual close
• GAAP compliance
• Prepare and manage financial reporting packages
• Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance
• Primary contact for internal / external audits and SOX compliance reviews
• Responsible for managing cash and forecasts
• Partner with operations on estimating for pre-qualification documents to ensure accurate labor and insurance rates
• Review contracts and leases prior to execution
• Oversee executed contracts and change orders including bond, certificate of insurance and applicable subcontracts are compliant
• Oversee timely and accurate customer billings
• Maintain proper WIP / % of completion reporting and financial forecasts
• Coordinate filing of “Notice to Owner” on all new projects
• Work with legal counsel on claim issues
• Lead special projects
  
  

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• 6 years relevant corporate accounting and finance leadership experience in construction services or complex manufacturing
• Open to considering top performing individuals from Public Accounting with relevant construction services or complex manufacturing client experience
• CPA and/or MBA a plus
• Public company experience including internal controls and SOX compliance strongly preferred
• US GAAP compliance including revenue (ASC-606)
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms
• P&L management experience
• An eye for optimizing processes and systems
• Strong communication skills and business acumen
• Staff management experience
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
  
  

Very competitive Base Bonus and strong Benefits

For additional information, please forward a copy of your resume and contact information in Word Document format to: Kent Wrobleski at kwrobleski@kbwfinancial.com