Job description

About the Company

S Mechanical is a Crete United company. As part of this nationwide network, we join an emerging leader in energy efficiency who is focused on making the places where we work, live, and play healthier. Together, we offer customers multi-service HVAC solutions throughout the greater Chicago area. Trust Crete United and S Mechanical to make every community better and built-environment more sustainable. We are seeking an Financial Controller to join our dynamic accounting team in Oak Forest, IL. If you want a career with an organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health of its people and their communities - a single source sustainability powerhouse, look no further.

Job Title: Financial Controller

Position Summary

The Financial Controller will oversee/perform all aspects of accounting to ensure efficient processes are in place while producing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This position will be a critical hands-on leader and manager and will lead or assist with several key initiatives related to system implementations and migration. He/she will participate in building a highly scalable, best-in-class accounting organization as a key partner with the senior leadership team.

Key Deliverables

• Efficient management of all accounting department activities, including project accounting, accounts payable, WIP, billings & collections, fixed assets and payroll, HR and benefits
• Monthly financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, KPI reporting
• Assist with new ERP implementation, treasury migration etc.
• Optimize, develop and monitor adherence to internal policies, procedures, and controls

Position Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual accounting close; implement robust processes to ensure financial statement integrity, including material account reconciliations, income statement analysis etc.
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, including Union CBA and fringe compliance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to facilitate efficient operations
• Assist with developing annual budget & monthly forecasts, monitor financial performance
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost savings
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful engagement, provide requested materials/schedules, and information needed to support the audit
• Support team with key strategic and process improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Minimum

• 5-7 years of prior accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive process improvement
• Strong systems proficiency, ability to navigate multiple platforms
• Experience leading, organizing and developing a team
• Strong ability to communicate accounting and financial information using common language
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Extreme organization and priority setting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and leadership ability
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and comfortable working independently
• High energy, ownership of work product and dedication to driving results in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical – finds meaning and action in numbers, and is data-driven
• Excellent communicator – written and oral
• Resourceful – figures out how to creatively achieve results with finite resources
• Thrives in a nimble, lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Positive attitude, team player, works collaboratively
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
• Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others

Preferred

• Public accounting experience (strongly preferred)
• Active CPA license
• Master’s degree in accounting
• Experience with Construction/Contractor accounting
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum
• Experience in a Unionized organization

We offer a highly competitive compensation package DOE and excellent benefits package.

Well qualified candidates are invited to call Paul Pruitt at 715-808-5712

S Mechanical LLC is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person on site