E.T.& L. Corp., Stow, MA, one of New England’s premiere heavy highway construction companies, is seeking a Controller to join its team.

The Controller is responsible for the direction, coordination, and management of a wide set of financial and administrative functions directly or through supervision of the Accounting Department/HR. These functions include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise Accounting and Administrative Staff
• Supervise preparation of Monthly Financials to management
• Supervise Human Resources including assisting in updating policies, handbooks etc.
• Ongoing Human Resources compliance
• Key contact for banking relationships
• Oversee and review weekly payroll processing and related reports
• Supervise preparation and file related reports – federal and state quarterlies, federal unemployment tax, etc.
• Oversee reporting of weekly certified payrolls for company and subcontractors
• Oversee Account Payable coding, review and payments
• Oversee preparation of weekly cash report for management
• Attend weekly Cash Flow Meeting
• Conduct/attend quarterly Operations Meeting
• Supervise updating Union Rates & Monthly Union Reports, payment for benefits
• Accounts Receivable calls
• Supervise updating various schedules (e.g., Equipment Leasing/Financing)
• Oversee annual motor vehicle registrations and trucking permits renewals
• Supervise maintenance of 401(k) account data
• Supervise and assist in preparation of annual budget
• Supervise and assist in preparation of annual prequalification statements
• Annual & Semi-Annual Financial Statements working with CPA Firm – prepares year-end reports of financial data such as receivable, payables and fixed assets listings with the Accounting Manager
• Prepare and negotiate insurance renewal quotes for General Liability, Workers Compensation, Auto, Professional, Health, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability, etc. to review with management
• Coordinate and participate in audits by outside accounting firms, unions, insurance companies, the state and IRS
• Communicate effectively to management analyses, observations and suggestions important to the proper management of the business
• Oversee purchases and monitor insurance coverages with management
• Oversees setup, maintenance, and updated records as needed for General Liability, Equipment and Vehicle insurance
• Manage computer technology
• Special projects requested by management

Requirements:

• AS/Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Construction industry experience a plus
• Minimum ten years accounting experience
• Sage 300/Timberline software experience a plus
• Detailed oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must meet strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Salary commensurate with experience. Company benefits include 401(k), Health & Dental Plan, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Your cover letter should include your salary expectations and include the specific software accounting systems that you have used.