VP & Controller

RailWorks Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a VP & Controller to serve as the financial liaison between corporate accounting and field operations, ensuring adherence to accounting, payroll, and personnel policies. You will oversee Major Projects finance and a shared services hub, guiding month-end close and budget processes across multiple sites.

The role requires extensive experience in finance leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to train and manage staff while working remotely with teams in various

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA a plus.
• A minimum of 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience.
• North American cross-border experience preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• General knowledge of HR practices and laws.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to perform with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely with managers and staff in various locations.
• Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Acts as subject matter expert for site accounting and accounting-related issues.
• Prepares and oversees monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic accounting and financial information including variance reports, budgets, statements, and forecasts.
• Supports multiple construction project teams and manages financial needs and reporting requirements of each one.
• Manages the financial side of joint ventures, from lead to minority positions.
• Ensures integrity of financial records with strong internal controls per GAAP and SOX; advises on corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with reporting requirements; prepares reports to government and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares analyses for and liaises with internal and external auditors.
• Manages month-end close process.
• Leads site implementation of corporate accounting initiatives.
• Leads the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Performs annual staff performance evaluations.
• Interviews, trains and supports staff in payroll, AP, AR, job costs and HR.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and special project work.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

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Location: Houston, TX, US Philadelphia, PA, US Atlanta, GA, US

Company: RailWorks

Job ID: 20175

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

$200000 - $240000 / year

Position Summary

• The VP & Controller acts as the financial liaison between the corporate accounting department and field operations to ensure compliance with accounting, payroll and personnel policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines.
• Manages the staff and processes for the Major Projects finance and shared services hub.
• Manages financial and accounting functions for the group, ensures that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and that internal policies and controls are followed. A major function of this position is involvement in the full cycle of new projects, from the bidding stage to project completion.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Acts as subject matter expert for site accounting and accounting-related issues.
• Prepares and/or oversees the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic accounting and financial information including variance reports, budgets, financial statements, and forecasts.
• Supports multiple construction project teams and manages the financial needs and reporting requirements of each one.
• Manages the financial side of joint ventures, from both a lead and minority position.
• Ensures integrity of financial records by maintaining a strong internal control environment in compliance with Company policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley; provides feedback of any corrective action required.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements; prepares and/or oversees preparation of reports to government and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares analyses for and acts as liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Manages month-end close process.
• Manages site implementation of corporate accounting-related initiatives.
• Leads the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Performs annual staff performance evaluations.
• Interviews, trains and supports staff in a variety of areas, including policies and procedures, payroll activities, AP, AR, job costs and HR.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and works on special projects as requested.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA a plus
• A minimum of 7 years senior-level finance or accounting experience
• North American cross border experience preferred
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred
• General knowledge of HR practices and laws
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to effectively train and manage staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work remotely with managers and staff in various locations
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works in different environments ranging from office to job trailer
• Frequently sits for long periods of time
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
• Some travel required - 15-30%

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.