Location: Maumee, OH

Reports to: President, Kuhlman Corporation - an operating Division of The Gerken Companies

Direct Reports: (3) - Accounting Manager, Billing Supervisor, Credit Manager

Position Summary:The Division Controller is a strategic and financial leader who will partner with the President, Kuhlman Corporation, and will collaborate with the operating division s executive team. The division encompasses Kuhlman Corporation, M&R Ready Mix, and Williams Concrete. The Division Controller will oversee financial reporting and day-to-day management of the accounting functions of the division and drive influence of exceptional and efficient operations. This position will also work collaboratively across other divisions.to ensure company-wide consistency.

Work Hours: Normally Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional hours may be required to meet deadlines.

Compensation:Full-time salaried position, with comprehensive employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the operations of the department which includes accounts payable, billing & collections, and payroll.
• Prepares month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis.
• Administers company accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Maintains all financial records as well as reporting on regional performance.
• Oversees all cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and procedural controls.
• Prepares cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management.
• Processes in-house, weekly payroll for approximately 50 employees
• Drives the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection.
• Presents monthly financial reports to executive team and stakeholders.
• Ensures performance of timely variance analyses.
• Develops working relationships with operations managers to ensure a strong understanding of the various lines of business. Provide support with financial analysis where needed.
• Evaluates, implements, and streamlines policies, procedures, controls, and most methodologies.
• Researches, plans, and implements Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or company-wide improvements, as needed.
• Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitors monthly.
• Adheres to and complies with tax and labor laws.
• Supports Treasury functions for the organization.
• Helps to plan and facilitate various division meetings throughout the year.

Job Requirements:

• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Manages time effectively and sets priorities.
• Develops relationships and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Displays a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Travels and works away from home occasionally when required.
• Ensures strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manual.
• Ensures strict adherence to the company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook.
• Works in a team environment and assists co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ensures timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting/finance required.
• MBA/CPA a plus
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance and accounting areas.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting principles, methods, techniques, standards, and metrics.
• 3 years of financial and accounting experience in highway construction and/or materials is a plus.
• Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven track record of preparing business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate the facility.

Work Environment

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and in operational areas may be moderate.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.
• Tempo is fast paced with deadlines.