Controller

Overview

This critical position is responsible for partnering with the Chief Financial Officer and

Director of FP&A to focus on achieving and optimizing the organization’s annual/multi-year

plans, growth and profitability. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial

operations of the enterprise, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting, and ensuring

compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Operational areas of focus

include: accounting operations, internal financial report creation, guidance, audit support,

and team/staff development.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as a key member of the Finance Department’s senior management team, also
  
  

including the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Responsible for developing and managing the tools and processes supporting the
  
  

organization’s accounting operations and internal reporting requirements with an

emphasis on timely, accurate and repeatable results.

• Ownership for daily and ongoing enterprise accounting, including, but not limited to
  
  

monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close.

• Management of compliance and internal controls - ensures alignment with relevant
  
  

accounting standards/regulations and implements and manages internal controls to

safeguard company assets.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Hires, trains and mentors Accounting team members, including Accounts Payable
  
  

and Receivable. Delegates work, as appropriate, to Accounting Department

members. Evaluates employee performance and provides development

opportunities for team members.

• Operates as a an enterprise financial risk consultant.
• Engages as a business liaison for audit requirements.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong presentation skills, as well
  
  

as the ability to influence others and resolve problems in a positive manner.

• Strong business acumen with in-depth working knowledge of all facets of the
  
  

construction industry and/or Ohio Valley Electrical Services (preferred).

• Must be able to work successfully in a team environment and provide mentoring to
  
  

less experienced individuals in the department, and work well with all levels of

management and staff within the organization.

• Executive presence and ability to interact with senior division leadership and
  
  

corporate executives.

• Strong management capabilities with experience in managing people with track
  
  

record of growing strong teams.

• Must operate with a sense of urgency.
• Accurate with keen attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Active CPA status a plus.
• 7 years of progressive accounting management experience, construction industry
  
  

preferred.

• Proficiency with ComputerEase
  
  

Benefits

• ESOP- Employee Owned Company
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
  
  

Salary Range

$90,000-$100,000/year