Assistant Region Controller-CO/NM

Country: United States
City: Colorado/New Mexico Region

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.

Position Overview This position offers a diverse set of responsibilities and will work alongside senior management on various issues and projects. The candidate must be a skilled financial professional who understands business, operations, and financial processes; has the ability to integrate finance and operations and can collaborate with operational leadership. Core behavioral characteristics we seek include being a partner to business managers; implementing analytical decision-making in the business; and proactively finding opportunities and recommending ideas for increased profitability. Must possess leadership qualities; treats others with respect, sets a positive tone, and demonstrates patience and calmness when handling adversity.

Salary ranges from $85k to $90k annually, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the regional finance team and CRH Americas Materials
• Work with GM and senior management on financial analysis, CAPEX requests, budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets. This includes all SOX controls and Americas Materials accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain best practices for collection and retention of internal controls documentation
• Review balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to confirm proper reconciliation and supporting backup
• Conduct analysis/review of P&L accounts to support the month end process along with cost analysis and evaluation
• Assist with creation and execution of the accounting staff’s development goals, professional growth, and succession planning
• Coordinate with departments and employees performing financial reporting, payables, billing, collections, and payroll
• Respond to requests for documentation and information related to external and internal audits
• Recommend, lead and/or assist with new efforts to improve management and financial performance
• Journal entry review
• Ad Hoc projects including development of process flows, Risk Management assessments, and user access reviews
• Support transition to our new ERP system
• Other work as directed by Region Controller

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience; CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred
• Manufacturing and/or construction background along with multi-unit operations is highly desired.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Solid values and high standards of ethics, integrity, and trust
• Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills
• Unyielding orientation for action and driven for results
• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize among multiple requirements and deadlines
• Effective oral/written communication, presentation and listening skills
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, telephones, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Ability to communicate with others via telephone and in person
• Ability to utilize a computer for email communication and preparation of documents, worksheets and presentations

Additional Requirements

• Travel approximately 25%

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standard office environment
• May require sitting for extended periods of time
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs
• Temp is fast paced with deadlines
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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