Controller

Christman Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Constructors, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations in the Lansing/Livonia, MI region.

You will design and enforce controls, manage month-end closes, coordinate tax and audits, and mentor the accounting team to support project growth and profitability. The role requires a bachelor's in accounting/finance, 10+ years in finance, CPA/CCIFP is preferred, and construction industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in the accounting and finance sector.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
• Four (4) years' experience managing direct reports within an Accounting Department and the accounting and finance process.
• Three (3) years' experience working as a Controller, preferably in the construction industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains financial controls to secure the company's financial resources.
• Completes company and state specific tasks and reporting, as required.
• Prepares work papers supporting the completion of annual tax returns.
• Mentors and develops accounting team members and ensures maximum utilization of staff.
• Coordinates annual tax return preparation with outside CPA firm and annual audit with CPAs.
• Reviews monthly close process and prepares monthly financial statements.
• Performs cash projections to manage cash balances and optimize excess cash.
• Prepares periodic management reports and analysis for leadership.

Skills

Financial controls

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree in Business Administration (with accounting emphasis)

CPA certification

CCIFP designation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Christman Constructors, Inc.

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.

With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CCI is looking for a Controller in our Lansing or Livonia Michigan region!

What You Will Do:

As a Controller, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains financial controls to secure the company's financial resources. Understands and assist with other functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Contracts.
• Completes company and state specific tasks and reporting, as required.
• Prepares work papers supporting the completion of annual tax returns.
• Mentors and develops accounting team members, providing ample opportunity for career advancement and satisfaction while ensuring maximum utilization of staff and their talents.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual tax return with outside CPA firm, and the annual audit with outside CPAs.
• Reviews the processing of journal entries required to reflect monthly activity.
• Prepares work papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances.
• Reviews monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Prepares monthly financial statements.
• Performs cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances.
• Prepares monthly work in process report and ability to accurately project year-end figures for total revenue and gross profit.
• Supervises accounts payable processing for assigned companies. This includes payables and allocations of costs incurred on behalf of multiple entities.
• Maintains fixed asset records. Implements, documents, and maintains adequate and effective internal controls.
• Implements, documents, and maintains adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Produces accurate financial information in a timely manner.
• Conducts proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective.
• Prepares monthly financial management reports for leadership, along with appropriate analysis and recommendations for any corrective actions needed.
• Prepares quarterly business unit reports providing analysis of revenue, cash flow, G&A expenses, and staff utilization.
• Leads staff on all sales/use tax, workers comp, CGL, and other audits as needed.

Expected Hours of Work:

This position regularly requires flexibility in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, priorities and unpredictable events. Occasional unscheduled after hours support is required.

Travel:

Must have reliable transportation. Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out-of-area and overnight travel.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in the accounting and finance sector.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
• Four (4) years' experience managing direct reports within an Accounting Department and the accounting and finance process.
• Three (3) years' experience working as a Controller, preferably in the construction industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, and handle, update, and maintain sensitive information in a confidential, timely, and professional manner.
• High level of accuracy and advanced attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis and report problems.
• Strong service orientation and knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.

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