Controller | Utility Asset Management

Additional Locations : Richfield, OH

Primary Locations : OH, Richfield, 3900 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Suite 100, 44286

Requisition ID : 204597

Position Overview

As the Controller, you will oversee the financial operations of the organization, focusing on cash flow management, cost control, and driving efficiencies across the operation. In this role, you will lead the operations financial team and collaborate with senior leadership. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, process improvement capabilities, a strong understanding of business accounting principles, and the ability to collaborate with operations managers.

Job Duties

Lead, manage and develop the Financial Team :

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.

Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close processes.

Ensure the team adheres to financial policies, controls, and reporting standards.

Collaborate with the operations team to provide accurate and timely financial data to support business decisions.

Collaborate with corporate-level finance and accounting support teams.

Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Cash Flow Management :

Oversee the accounts receivable and work-in-process, ensuring efficient cash management and timely collections.

Forecast key financial metrics, including capital expenditures, accounts receivable balances, and DSO trends.

Manage working capital, including inventory and receivables, to optimize cash flow and minimize financial risk.

Cost Control and Efficiency :

Identify areas for cost savings and implement strategies to drive operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

Analyze financial data and develop insights to support management in making cost-effective decisions.

Collaborate with department heads to assess budget performance, identify cost overruns, and recommend corrective actions.

Monitor financial metrics and track performance to ensure cost control objectives are met.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) :

Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.

Provide in-depth financial analysis and performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key variances, trends, and financial insights.

Analyze business performance and make recommendations based on financial data to support strategic decision-making.

Assist in long-term financial planning, evaluating business investments, and preparing financial models to support growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CPA, CMA, or similar professional designation (preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in cash flow management, cost control, and financial planning and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) and financial regulations.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle,, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on driving business performance, profitability, and cost-efficiency.
• Experience in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

What We Offer

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

Divisional Overview

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other, and the world around us.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : None

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey's relevant EO / AA plan, please submit a written request to : The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn : HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law - English | Spanish

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Supplement - English | Spanish

Right to Work - English | Spanish

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

E-Verify Participation