Business Unit Controller

02001 Rudolph & Sletten Inc; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rudolph & Sletten, a Tutor Perini Company, seeks a Business Unit Controller for our Menlo Park, CA office. This dynamic role leads all accounting and controls for a growing business with over $1 billion in annual revenue, directing a team of 10–15 staff including 3 direct reports.

Responsibilities include monthly closes under GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and collaboration with outside auditors, with a focus on productivity and automation across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance in construction.
• Thorough understanding of revenue recognition, WIP reporting and percentage of completion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the business unit for all accounting and controlling operations.
• Manage the monthly close process to ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Produce discussion and analysis of changes in numbers and financial position.
• Oversee reporting of financial information to the parent entity during close cycles.
• Oversee cash and banking activities, including forecasting and disbursements.
• Review revenue recognition through work-in-place and validate with profit forecasts.
• Manage internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Coordinate with outside auditors on annual and quarterly audits.
• Drive productivity and automate accounting activities across the finance function.
• Provide actionable financial information to executive management.

Skills

GAAP mastery

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

BA in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Expected annual salary range for this job is $195,000 - $250,000 based on experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at [e-mail]. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.

Rudolph & Sletten, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking to hire a Business Unit Controller to join our office in Menlo Park, CA.

About Rudolph & Sletten

In the last six decades, Rudolph and Sletten has built thousands of projects across our five California offices, from research centers designed to cure diseases, to institutions that educate future generations, to civic facilities and high-tech campuses that move our state forward. Just like the buildings we construct, our reputation is built to stand the test of time. Our success is owed to our diverse, talented personnel combined with our technological expertise, honest estimates, innovative schedules, and ethical business practices. We're excited to see where the future takes us. Between new building and construction technology, better earth-friendly materials and techniques, all our phenomenal employees and the amazing people we get to work with, we’re looking forward to building more award-winning projects for decades to come. Across California, our recent projects include the Birch Aquarium, City of Hope Central Utility Plant, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Modernization New Hospital Building, UC Davis Health Medical Office Building (MOB) at the Folsom Health Facility, SFCCD City College Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Building and the UCSD Viterbi Family Vision Research Center.

At Rudolph & Sletten, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of large, high-profile projects that make a meaningful impact in your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent… Let’s Build

Description

RUDOLPH AND SLETTEN has an immediate opening for a Business Unit Controller. This is a dynamic role responsible for all accounting and controls associated with a growing business that expects to generate more than $1 Billion in annual revenues. The individual will be a key member of the financial team and work with a staff of 10 to 15 including 3 direct reports. This position is located in Menlo Park, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership across the business unit for all aspects of accounting and controlling operations, lead and develop a high performing team within the finance organization.
• Manage the monthly closing process to assure the timely preparation of accurate financial information, in accordance with GAAP.
• Produce discussion and analysis commentary on changes in numbers and financial position.
• Oversight of compiling and reporting financial information to the parent entity throughout the financial close cycles.
• Oversee Business Unit cash and banking activities, including collections, disbursements, and cash forecasting.
• Review revenue recognition through work in place process and confirm information is supported by operational profit forecast.
• Establish and manage monthly monitoring of critical internal control activities.
• Ensure the internal control environment is strong and is compliant with public company requirements & practices (SOX compliant).
• Proactively manage financial risks and remediation in order to avoid significant audit issues.
• Primary leadership role in working with outside audit firms on annual & quarterly audits.
• Drive productivity throughout the finance function, with a focus on automating accounting activities, and leading productivity improvements throughout the finance organization.
• Maintain proficiency with regard to technical accounting considerations, including revenue recognition, accounting for unapproved change orders and claims, and other relevant GAAP standards.
• Provide critical financial and operational information to executive management and make actionable recommendations to improve financial results.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA degree in Finance or Accounting is required, CPA preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance in the construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of the full construction industry revenue recognition process including WIP reporting and percentage of completion calculations Construction operations experience preferred
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment; is both strategic and tactical enough to push new initiatives forward.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive and take initiative.
• Able to work in a complex fast-paced environment with many moving parts with frequently changing priorities, must be able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Critical thinking and the capability to generate consistently accurate and useful reports, as well as enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insight.
• Strong attention to detail as well as an ability to achieve results through delegation.
• Can produce quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to identify gaps in work not of their own.
• Results oriented: setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver quality results.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with an ability to drive change while creating an environment of rigor, discipline and accountability.
• Ability to use independent judgment in performing all duties of the position.
• An “in-the-trenches” and hands-on leader who is willing to immerse themselves in the business.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Rudolph & Sletten builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer