Corporate Controller

US Infrastructure Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

Location: 9045 River Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240

No Remote or hybrid options are available for this position.

Company Overview

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout North America. Our Mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets. Our Culture is known as Living the SAFE-LIFE: Protecting Infrastructure, Protecting Our Communities, Protecting Ourselves

Summary

Oversees, leads and directs the Company’s general accounting and internal and external financial reporting functions for all business segments. The Corporate Controller role will be responsible for directing the overall accounting processes and strategy while applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to prepare accurate and timely financial statements for this multi-entity company. In addition, the Corporate Controller will lead the finance integration for M&A transactions along with leading transformational projects as they arise. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a qualified accountant, in a senior role, and in leading and developing a team. Proven track record of creating and streamlining accounting processes that create recognized value to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions for all segments of the business with expansion into Revenue/Billing & Payroll.
• Oversee the month-end close processes including review of journal entries, second level review of monthly/quarterly reconciliations, and review of the monthly financial statements, ensuring timeliness of reports and analyses.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates and results to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate financial statements and key performance indicators.
• Aid in leading system changes to improve current processes and implement new systems to create efficiencies within the accounting organization.
• Aid in the completion of external auditing requirements on an interim and annual basis
• Prepare monthly business analysis, variance analysis, and internal financial reporting packages.
• Oversee the cash management and cash forecasting function within the organization and streamline the process to gain efficiencies.
• Execute lender and credit agreement compliance and issue quarterly reporting.
• Oversee and ensure compliance and reporting with receivables financing facilities
• Lead the functional finance integration for M&A transactions as they occur.
• Determine and lead transformational and integration projects that are needed to enhance the Company’s processes and procedures to ultimately benefit both internal and external customers.
• Strategically align and oversee the execution of back-office transactional organizations to meet overall finance and company objectives.
• Foster key cross-functional relationships to align the finance organization to meet overall company objectives.
• Develop staff within departments overseeing for professional growth.
• Assist in the development of or maturing new back-office finance groups as necessary, tax, treasury, internal audit, compliance, etc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• Professional accounting certification (CPA), preferred
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting experience
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of accounting processes and best practices
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented with a macro-level view of the business
• Strong written and communicative skills
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
• Ability to multitask& react to a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Workday experience preferred, not required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.