Controller

During our forty plus years of continuous operation, Western Builders has proudly earned the reputation of being a merit shop “builder’s builder” specializing in preconstruction, general contracting, and construction management for academic, senior housing, and healthcare clients.

Based in Granby, Massachusetts, we are a privately held subsidiary of The O’Connell Companies. This unique affiliation allows us to provide clients the collaborative and personalized experience of working with a modest-size company with direct access to a broad range of resources typical of much larger businesses, including experts in engineering, environmental regulations, and law. The result is greater effectiveness and efficiency in achieving success and client satisfaction in a broad range of complex and challenging projects.

Western Builders has a great opportunity to join our team as a Controller.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the President of Western Builders as well as the CFO of The O’Connell Companies. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the direction and supervision of all accounting and financial activities of the Company to implement and maintain corporate policies and ensure all reports are prepared in a timely manner and are done in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Areas of responsibility include job costs, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, financial statements, and other reports in accordance with corporate procedures and timelines. Prepare company cash flow projections as requested.
• Review and analyze on-going financing activities and transactions to insure contractual and procedural conformance, required approvals and the detection of adverse or unfavorable activities or transactions that may affect the Company.
• Responsible for instituting appropriate systems of internal control to safeguard Company assets. 
• Implement and Supervise policies and procedures related to the processing of Accounts Payable invoices, including review the coding, entering and conformance-insurance, bonds, signed contracts, etc.  Monitor subcontractors and vendors conformance – bond, etc.
• Implement and Supervise policies and procedures related to the processing of Accounts Receivable invoices, including reviewing Owner requisitions and cash receipts.  Maintain and report outstanding receivables to project managers.
•  Review weekly Payroll and ensure correct approvals and processing. Train, direct and assist accounting personnel.
• Oversee management of petty cash accounts with field staff and reconciliation of monthly bank statements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all accounts in Job Cost Chart of Accounts. Work with management, develop and enter cost control budget for each construction project. Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with job cost-to-complete projections, monthly.
• Review job performance with Management highlighting material price and quantity cost variances, job level working capital shortfalls or other areas of concern.  Maintain an understanding jobs and any potential issues or problems to assist in the preparation and interpretation of job cost reports.
• Work with external auditors regarding annual financial statement preparation. Work with corporate tax staff regarding tax returns. Conduct periodic internal audits as required.
• File prequalification statements with governmental agencies. Sales Tax monitoring
• In conjunction with President, prepare annual operating and capital budgets.  Monitor quarterly.
• In conjunction with Corporate Treasurer, monitor Insurance and bonding requirements. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent business experience.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant business experience.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and present financial information to non-financial managers for decisions and actions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, team player, detail-oriented,
• Ability to work to a deadline – exceptional time management skills.
• Prior experience in construction industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with Sage, and other accounting platforms a plus. 

Western Builders offers a competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

401k

and more 

EOE 

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000