Controller

R.H. White Construction & Service Solutions; Drury Square (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction & Service Solutions in Drury Square is hiring a Controller to oversee daily accounting activities, prepare financial reports, and supervise the finance department. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in accounting/business or a bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in the construction accounting sector. Responsibilities include managing A/P, A/R, billing, and payroll functions. A solid understanding of construction cost burdening and knowledge of prevailing wage laws is essential. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting/business and 10 years' experience; or bachelor's degree and 15 years' experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry required.
• Experience in Job Cost and/or Fixed Asset accounting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities.
• Prepare financial and regulatory reports.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, Billing, and Payroll functions.

Skills

Construction accounting

Supervision skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Master's degree in accounting/business

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business

Tools

Computerized ERP accounting systems

Microsoft Office

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 supervise 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 (e.g. Davis Bacon Law).

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.