Divisional Controller

Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America. 

Saber Power Services seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Divisional Controller to join our finance team. The role may be based out of our Houston or Corpus Christi office locations.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

Saber Power Services seeks a professional division controller for our Engineering Division including several different engineering groups and Bath Group, LLC which specializes in mechanical, electrical, and instrument engineering and commissioning.  Saber serves customers across the southeast including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.  Saber’s Engineering Division has approximately 150 employees working out of primary offices in Houston and Corpus Christi. The Controller will also manage remote location divisions.

The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer, but also take technical direction the Bath Group president regarding the Bath Group activities.. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

      Planning and Analysis 

• Responsible for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes including revenue and cost projections as well as impact of staffing plans on the budgets and forecasts
• Responsible for oversight of the monthly income statement (and some balance sheet accounting) variances to budget/forecast
• Oversight of revenue recognition process

Acquisition Integration

• Lead integration efforts for newly acquired engineering related entities

Financial

• Oversight of revenue recognition process, analyzing project under/over-billing positions.  Review work in process monthly ensuring projects are invoiced in a timely manner.
• Division liaison to centralized payroll for the Bath Group 
• Oversee billing specialists who are preparing client invoices including preparation of draft invoices for Project Managers’ review.  Review accounts receivable monthly and remind Billing Managers to collect past due receivables.
• Coordinate with Saber Human Resource department on new employee on-boarding for Bath Group personnel
• Coordinate performance review process for Bath Group and other groups within the engineering division 
• Manage the firm’s state and national licenses and registrations.        Work with contracted Registered Agents to confirm that annual reports are filed, fees are paid, etc.
• Review accounts payable bi-weekly to assure that timely payment is made to vendors and subconsultants.
• Prepare Bath Group specific tax filings (sales and use tax, etc.)  weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual state and federal tax filings. 
• This role requires a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field is required
• Certified Public Account (CPA) certification is preferred
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a controller role is required
  • Percentage of completion accounting experience is required
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally to other remote offices
  • Fluent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated with a proven record of working independently without close supervision
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Capable of working in a high-volume and high-urgency environment

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.