Controller

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Controller who will have primary day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and operational reporting. The Controller is a critical tactical and strategic management position, reporting to the platform company CFO and dotted line reporting to the Division president. The Controller is a key leadership role in the management of the company, as well as in the development and execution of short term and long-term strategy. The company has a collaborative leadership team, and the Controller is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas. The Controller is also expected to be a positive impact across the company and enhance the culture internally, as well with customers, suppliers and key third parties. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AND DOING WELL

• Partners with CFO to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics, and procedures in regards to financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting.  
• Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems. 
• Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.  
• Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance. 
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. 
• Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations. 
• Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly-funded projects. 
• Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting, and all tax compliance and reporting. 
• Manages annual audit and auditor relations.

• Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to platform CFO. 

• Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends. 

• Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions. 

• Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team. 

• Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements. 

• Leads ERP system deployment and operation. 

• Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required; MBA desired. 
• 5-10 years of experience as a Controller. 
• Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition. 
• Solid inventory management skills. 
• Strong leadership: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business. 
• Sense of urgency with an “all hands on deck” attitude. 
• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals. 
• Verbal/written communication skills: Speaks/writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification.  
• Actively participates in meetings. Presents himself/herself in a professional manner. 

• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas.  

• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events. 

• Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong work ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

• Demonstrates exceptional follow through. 

• Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary. 

• A proactive partner with the leadership/management team. 

• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.  

• Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. 

• Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment. 

• Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments. 

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.

• Paid time off plan and holidays. 

• 401(k) matching. 

• Short term and long-term disability.  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options. 

• Life insurance. 

• Professional career development opportunities.