What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Operations Controller position at SAM?

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

This position is responsible for overseeing the financial activities and project accounting oversight at the Region and Area levels. The role will report directly to the Vice President / Region Leader with a dotted line into the Chief Financial Officer. The role will support the Area Operations Directors and the Project Managers providing guidance, support and reporting on project performance and the overall profit and loss statement of the region. Additionally, the position will monitor daily the open accounts receivable and unbilled, driving the ongoing support of the PMs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Establish and maintain relationships with Project Managers, Project Specialists and Ops Managers

Establish and maintain relationships with business clients and customers

Assist with presentations of finance and board of director meetings

Collaborate with the corporate financial organization including FP&A, Billing, Credit and Collections, Payroll and General Accounting

Assist the CFO as needed on special projects

Supervision over project level accounting and performance at the Region / Area Level

Project maintenance, compliance, and revenue recognition; working closely with Project Managers and Project Specialist

Billings, collections, and overall DSO (including escalation process); support and drive the billings and collections for the Region / Areas through the project management function with the PMs

Non labor project activity to include unit and non-labor (expenses, equipment); ensure capture reporting is adhered to for effective equipment utilization

Reconciliation of project level performance to “reported”

Assist in enforcing overall effective timesheet management

Ownership of reporting period performance review and active participation in budget / forecast compilation and review

Report and track / analyze KPI of the Region / Areas including ELM, NLM, OH multiplier, DSO (unbilled and AR), Gross Profit Margin

Conduct reporting period Actual v. Plan analysis and review and provide analysis to management (i.e. financial reviews) with the support of the corporate FP&A organization

Provide revenue and overall gross profit monthly forecast, working closely to develop and track with the Region / Area leaders and partnering with the Corporate FP&A organization

Assist areas within the region in the compilation and review of project expectations down to the project level (reasonableness, achievability, consistency, etc.)

Manage system enhancements within ERP Project Accounting System (SME on BST functionality)

Partner with and assist Financial Accounting and FPA teams to ensure accurate, effective, and timely reporting

Other

Supports the company to achieve its vision and mission, while successfully practicing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility

Work closely with the business development / sales teams to understand customer needs and requirements

Travel within the region and US as a whole up to 25% of the time

What You Bring to SAM

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field required

7 years in accounting, finance, operations management or related field

3 years of similar service industry experience required

Experience in the A-E-C or related industry desired

Demonstrated competency of leadership and interpersonal skills

Experience with BST accounting systems or similar project-based accounting system is a very strong plus

Ability to work with all levels of employees within the organization as well as outside consultants and vendors

Proficiency in MS Word, Office, and Excel

Familiarity with PowerBI will be an asset

CPA license is a plus

Our Perks

Health and Wellness Benefits : BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability / Life Insurance (with HSA FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Financial Benefits : Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

Work-Life Balance : Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation / sick / holidays, parental leave to support families

Professional Development : Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans / Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

Perks and Discounts : Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness travel leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

Culture and Awards / Achievements : SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

SAM is an EOE / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / D / V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Salary Maximum

USD $150,000.00 / per year

Salary Minimum

USD $125,000.00 / per year