Assistant Controller

Titanelectric Ga; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Electric, a fast-growing electrical contractor, seeks an Assistant Controller to manage financial operations and assist senior management with financial analyses and reporting. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in construction or project management services, along with a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience demonstrating progression of responsibilities.
• Prior accounting experience in the construction or project management services.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing analytical support to management on strategy development.
• Managing financial operations including cash management and budgeting.
• Assisting Controller with month-end close and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Cash Management

Financial Reporting

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other applicable business focused degree

CPA

MBA

Job description

Working in the flagship market of Titan Electric is thrilling right now! By placing people at the center of our business and all we do, whether it's developing our datacenter capabilities or innovating to provide clients with what they want, we're increasing our pace as one of the nation’s fastest growing electrical contractors.

Reporting to the Controller, this position will be responsible for assisting with monthly financials and with accounting projects. The Assistant Controller should demonstrate the ability and desire to “roll up their sleeves” and get into the details. Strong analytical skills will be the key to success. This individual will work closely with, and provide accurate and timely information to, senior management.

Responsibilities include carrying out all financial operations of the Illinois corporation including, but not limited to: customer deposits and cash management, purchasing, general ledger, treasury, budgeting, audit and tax. This position is responsible for development of performance metrics and preparation of financial analyses and reports to support management and bank objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Providing analytical support and savvy business judgment to support management team on the development and execution of a winning strategy
• Driving financial planning and analysis
• Manage the Work-In-Process (WIP) schedule and support operations with revenue recognition and cashflow
• Assist Controller with month end close and financial reporting
• Developing analytical tools to better analyze the business, measure key operating metrics and identify customer trends
• Support the internal audit functions and serving as liaison with independent auditor and auditor's staff
• Support tax reporting
• Assist with providing financial leadership in contract negotiations
• Assist with evaluating and managing operating system capabilities for financial reporting as well other key internal processes

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of accounting experience demonstrating progression of responsibilities.
• Prior accounting experience in the construction or other project management services
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• A self-starter with high degrees of energy, sense of urgency, creativity, and intelligence
• Deep understanding and knowledge of how cash impacts the business
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other applicable business focused degree
• CPA and MBA preferred

Titan Electric is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Titan Electric makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.