Controller

Eau Gallie Electric; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

100% company-paid health insurance

401k match up to 6%

Paid time off including major holidays

Continuing education paid for CPAs

Job summary

A community-focused construction company in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all financial workings of a $50 million commercial construction firm. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on accuracy and leadership. This role comes with a competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000, along with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and job cost accounting.
• Experience with financial modeling and WIP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations with 3-person staff.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and Work In Progress reports.
• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Integrity

Financial Strategy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Jonas Construction Software

Excel

Job description

Overview

We offer you the opportunity to put your passion, talents, and abilities to use by joining us in our long history of serving our community. We believe that magnificent work has the ability to transform a community and it’s been our primary goal for over 70 years to serve this community and put their needs first. This is what sets us apart and has led to us being a trusted name in the communities we serve.

Eau Gallie Electric is a Drug-Free Workplace!

For more information, see www.eg-electric.com.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people that are excited about making an impact every day on the lives of those in our community. We believe that each addition to our team is an opportunity to make us sharper and deliver a higher quality experience to the customers in our community.

What makes a great employee at Eau Gallie Electric is:

• Authentic Values: We believe in doing the right thing in every situation. This is a foundational value for our company, and we are looking for candidates who always act with integrity. For us, that means admitting when we are wrong and making sure we take ownership when we make mistakes and fix them with honesty and integrity.
• Prioritize Others: All people deserve to be treated with respect. We believe in being open-minded to innovative ideas and collaborative in how we work through problems. We believe that it is only through humility, valuing others more than ourselves, that we can truly be respectful to those around us and make a lasting impact on our community.
• Technical Expertise: We have all been given a talent and expertise that is unique; we view this talent as sacred and something that can be grown, matured, and fostered throughout your career at Eau Gallie Electric; we work with you to identify your career aspirations and foster an environment where you can grow that talent that has been given to you.

The Mission – Why We Exist

We are committed to successfully answering God’s call to help change people's lives as we serve them in our community.

The Vision – What We Want to Do

We strive to provide complete customer experience that is better, faster, smarter and of a higher value than the competition.

The Values – How We Will Accomplish This Mission

Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Eau Gallie Electric. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place we are developing and how they make us uniquely successful.

• Loves a Challenge We excel at solving complex challenges; we’re always looking for ways to continually seek innovative solutions that set us apart.
• Passion to Serve We recognize that we’re not the center of the bullseye; we put those around us first.
• Growth Mindset We see the world around us as ever expanding; we are good stewards of our capabilities and invest in ourselves to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
• Be Authentic We treat those around us with respect. We’re honest and speak with transparency; We admit when we’re not ok and ask for help when we need it.

The Position – Controller Salary Range

$120,000-$140,000

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and proficient controller to oversee all financial and accounting activities for our growing $50 million dollar a year commercial construction company. The controller will lead the accounting team, implement strong financial controls, ensure accurate reporting, and provide strategic guidance to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate is an accounting and financial expert with deep experience as a professional or high officer, and a familiarity in construction or project-based industries is a plus. As a consummate financial leader, we seek a passionate individual with tremendous accounting and finance skills who will deliver in terms of accuracy, efficiency and reliability.

If you have deep accounting experience or financial leadership, along with being a person of great character, commitment and a dedication to excellence and a positive attitude, we urge you to apply with us today!

Key Responsibilities of the Controller

• Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting operations with 3-person staff including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting practices.
• Ensure accuracy in job costing and project accounting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Prepare monthly Work In Progress reports for large jobs.
• Manage external audits and liaise with CPA, tax advisors, and ESOP administrators.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, bank reconciliations, and capital requirements.

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide financial analysis and business insights to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with operations and project managers to track budgets, change orders, profitability, and performance bonuses.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, accounting systems, procedures, and accounting system training.

Team Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics for the finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or project-based
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience with Jonas Construction Software or similar ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Characteristics of the Controller

• Responsible – This combined with the ability to work independently or with a team along with great problem-solving skills and a knowledge of accounting and financial strategy working within the
• Professionalism – Timely and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills along with a visible positive demeanor toward customers and co-workers
• Loves A Challenge – Thrives in a developing and growing environment, with an ability to manage various accounting and financial tasks as needed. Demonstrates flexibility and eagerness to collaborate and incorporate new skills.
• Focused with a Passion for Accuracy - The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for accurate, timely and complete reporting and duty-fulfillment. A person who enjoys being trusted and relied upon to perform well by their colleagues and company leaders.
• Adaptability – Thrives in a dynamic environment, readily adapting to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges as the organization develops and continues to grow.

At Eau Gallie Electric, we believe that great employees who deliver exceptional results in our community should be rewarded appropriately. We take a comprehensive view of compensation across pay vacations, insurance, retirement, and continuing education. We believe that by providing holistic compensation to our employees they will in turn be able to provide a differentiated service in the community.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay – Job Type: Full-time; Pay: Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits package; Bonuses: Pay for performance bonuses paid quarterly (target annual bonus is $5,000.00)
• Vacation and Holiday – 7 days Paid Time Off (PTO) (includes both vacation and sick time); employees receive 12 days of PTO after 5 years of service; 9 Major Holidays paid; Eau Gallie Electric Bonus Week (1 additional week of PTO between Christmas and New Years)
• Insurance and Retirement – 100% company-paid health insurance; 100% match of the company 401k plan, up to 6% of total yearly pay; $75,000 life insurance; Short term and Long-term disability insurance; Access to company therapist and/or minister; Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Continuing Education – Continuing education and license fees paid for CPAs.

Other Notes

• Military veteran applicants are a plus, we are owned and operated by a Service-Disabled Veteran
• This opening is for long-term employment; we are not hiring for a specific job. No matter what your level of experience there is room to move up to increasing responsibility.