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Accounting Manager / Controller -- Construction Industry

Reference ID: BR0012961421

A top family owned construction business in the Newington area is adding an Accounting Manager/ Controller to their team! With a commitment to ethics first, collaboration, and a positive culture, this will be a great home for an Accounting Manager looking to make the jump to Controller, or a seasoned Controller looking for a new challenge!

The successful candidate will manage a range of accounting functions, utilize various accounting software systems, and oversee project accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable/ billing. This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with CFO to develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Track project expenses, including materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead costs.
• Conduct regular cost analyses and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, invoicing, and collections.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into project performance, variances, and trends.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management.
• Present financial information to key stakeholders, including senior management and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting principles, and company policies.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimating teams, and accounting staff to align financial goals with project objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on financial matters.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration within the finance and project management departments.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and procedures.
• Implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Drive initiatives to automate repetitive tasks and improve data accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Construction Accounting role
• Proficiency in Accounting Software, ideally with Sage
• Experience working for a general contractor required
• Strong GAAP accounting experience, including month end close, financial statement preparation, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliations.
• Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management is required
• Experience in Project Accounting is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is required