District Controller

Sciens Building Solutions; Pompano Beach, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Laptop

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a District Controller to lead financial and operational reporting for multiple locations. You will partner with senior finance leadership to shape budgeting, policy development, and strategic financial initiatives.

Responsibilities include preparing GAAP-compliant statements, enhancing internal controls, and guiding audits while optimizing cash flow and working capital across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred; MBA desired.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Experience managing multiple locations.
• Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing and POC revenue recognition.
• Solid inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP of Finance to develop financial strategy, budgeting and reporting.
• Lead financial statements and operating reports per GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and compliance across multiple locations.
• Coordinate external audits and CPA firm materials.
• Manage monthly reporting package to executive leadership.
• Drive cash flow improvement and working capital strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational agility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

MBA desired

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a District Controller, who will have primary day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and operational reporting for more than one Sciens Division location. The District Controller is a critical tactical and strategic management position, reporting to the platform company Vice President of Finance and dotted line reporting to the Division President. The District Controller is a key leadership role in the management of the company, as well as in the development and execution of short term and long-term strategy. The company has a collaborative leadership team, and the District Controller is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas. The District Controller is also expected to be a positive impact across the company and enhance the culture internally, as well with customers, suppliers and key third parties.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Partners with Vice President of Finance to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics and procedures in regards to financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting.
• Is responsible for more than one Sciens Division/location.
• Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems.
• Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance.
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations.
• Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly-funded projects.
• Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting and all tax compliance and reporting.
• Manages annual audit and auditor relations.
• Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to platform Vice President of Finance.
• Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends.
• Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions.
• Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team.
• Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements.
• Leads ERP system deployment and operation.
• Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred; MBA desired.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Experience managing multiple locations.
• Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Solid inventory management skills.
• Strong leadership: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business.
• Sense of urgency with an “all hands on deck” attitude.
• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals.
• Verbal/written communication skills: Speaks/writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and seeks needed clarification. Actively participates in meetings. Presents himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events.
• Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, detail-driven and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Demonstrates exceptional follow through.
• Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary.
• A proactive partner with leadership and the management team.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically.
• Upholds organizational core values.
• Follows through on commitments.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, and laptop.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

“Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.