Controller

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White seeks an experienced Controller to oversee daily accounting and lead the Finance Department, ensuring accurate financial reporting for a multi-company group in the construction industry.

Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities include A/P, A/R, Billing and Payroll oversight through Accounting Manager, coordinating with external auditors for annual statements, and ensuring compliance with federal and state tax requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or business, with 10 years' experience, or bachelor's with 15 years' experience.
• Minimum 5 years in construction industry with consolidated financial reporting and job cost accounting.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Proficient in ERP accounting systems and Office applications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Experience in Job Cost and/or Fixed Asset accounting in construction.
• Knowledge of federal/state sales and payroll tax requirements.
• Strong management and communication skills; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities and prepare financial/regulatory reports.
• Run Finance Department operations and supervise AP, AR, Billing and Payroll through Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audited statements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Financial analysis

Education

Master's degree in accounting/business

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Microsoft Office

Job Cost accounting

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the position supervises the daily accounting activities and prepares established financial and regulatory reports for a consolidated group of companies. The individual will run the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis and supervis e the A/P, A/R, Billing and Payroll functions through the Accounting Manager as a direct report. The Controller also works directly with the companies' auditors for the completion of its annual audited financial statements.

Hiring Requirements

• Master's degree in accounting/business and 10 years' experience; or bachelor's degree and 15 years' experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry in public or private accounting with all aspects of consolidating financial reporting and job cost accounting required.
• Construction accounting experience
• Proficiency in computerized ERP accounting systems and office productivity applications required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is desirable.
• Specific experience in Job Cost and/or Fixed Asset accounting within the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of relevant Federal and State sales and payroll tax requirements is essential.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Superior organization skills, ability to make independent decisions and multi-task.
• Understanding of construction cost burdening.
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage laws and payroll (i.e.- Davis Bacon Law)

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

R.H. White is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.