What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Silverline Construction Inc?
Position Title: Controller
POSITION REPORTS TO: COO
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Treasury
Silverline Construction Overview
Impacting families one concrete structure at a time. Silverline Construction is the largest non-union structural concrete builder in California. While our projects are typically complex multi-family residential housing and accompanying parking garage enclosures – we believe that our actual value is in creating a healthy employee environment which leads to client satisfaction and ultimately even more Silverline constructed buildings that families will enjoy and create memories in for decades. We are looking for like-minded leadership to excel, grow and expand our company into the future.
Ideal Candidate:
Silverline Construction is seeking an excellent communicator and cross-functional finance business partner dedicated to managing expectations along multiple touch points within business divisions and across departments. Adept at translating board-level guidance and long-term goals into success-oriented actionable programs and projects. A strategic and passionate executive continuously focused on raising the bar for all employees within the organization.
Position Overview
Responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling an accounting system for multiple companies that properly reflects the financial position of the Company. Monitors Department policies and procedures and recommends improvements, consults with the Senior Management team, participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting. Ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions. Oversees budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed asset management, cash management etc. Ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and Company procedures. Assigns, directs, appraises and grows a highly engaged finance and accounting staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
1. Assumes responsibility for the planning, development, and implementation of effective finance & accounting strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Partners with senior management in developing short and long-term goals and objectives for the finance & accounting department.
- Ensures that accounting plans, goals, and policies are consistent with established Company-wide goals.
- Ensures that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
- Supervises the development and implementation of financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation, and other subsystems.
2. Assumes responsibility for the effective preparation, maintenance, and reporting of internal and external financial records and analyses.
- Providing management with financial analyses and information vital to the decision-making process; developing and monitoring key metrics
- Responsible for company’s profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow including analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
- Oversees the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports. Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely.
- Coordinates tax reporting requirements. Works with external accountants to file federal, state, payroll, and the president’s personal tax returns. Oversees the preparation and filing of payroll taxes, and tracks and reports fringe benefit tax data (relocation expense reimbursements, use of Company vehicles, etc.).
- Leads the annual operation plan development and variance analysis throughout the year.
- Coordinates the annual audit. Ensures that accounting records and reports are in compliance with GAAP and government regulations. Cooperates with and assists external auditors as appropriate.
- Partners with operations to develop value added decision making reports and analyses as requested by Senior Management. Conducts cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations as appropriate.
3. Assumes responsibility for overseeing daily operations and performing administrative functions for the Accounting department.
- Ensures effective financial internal controls for the Department and the Company. Continually evaluates established policies and procedures, and updates or modifies them as necessary. Documents and creates flowcharts to organize Department processes.
- Coordinates accounting information systems which track specific operational and financial data.
- Passionately leads processes and tool improvements to upgrade systems including HR/payroll, fixed asset management, expense management, cash management, etc.
- Completes financial analyses of Company cash flow, investment strategies, banking relationships, debt management, etc. Develops and implements improvements as appropriate.
- Reviews potential merger and acquisition opportunities. Prepares business plans and reports addressing related issues.
- Performs credit worthiness evaluations on clients and potential clients.
4. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel, departments, and management.
- Advises department managers regarding accounting entries, reports, and comparative analyses.
- Coordinates accounting functions with other departments. Interfaces with the IT Department in the development and implementation of efficient systems consistent with new software applications.
- Ensures the timely completion of reports, records, and other documentation.
5. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, outside auditors and regulators, and professional trade groups.
- Serves as a liaison between the Company and external auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Represents the Company to various trade professionals and groups.
- Ensures that the Company's professional reputation is maintained. Ensures appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding Company operations.
6. Effectively leads Accounting personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
- Provides leadership to accounting personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures.
- Oversees hiring and succession planning for the Department. Assesses staffing requirements and fills open positions with qualified candidates.
- Conducts performance appraisals as assigned. Provides measurable feedback to accounting staff and suggestions for improved performance. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
- Stays informed of trends and changes in the accounting and finance fields.
Benefits Summary:
Silverline offers a competitive salary range of $165K-$225K based on experience a discretionary incentive-based annual bonus structure, an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, and tuition assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's and Master's degree in accounting, business, or a related field; CPA highly preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
- Construction, Defense or Manufacturing background preferred.
- Understanding of related auditing and IT functions. Broad based knowledge of the entrepreneurial business environment.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE:
- Working knowledge of accounting programs, Microsoft Suite of Products, Knowledge of Timberline / SAGE interfaced programs.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Five or more years of high level finance & accounting experience.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience. Construction background preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent leadership and human relations abilities.
- Able to organize, coordinate and direct projects.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Solid analytical and technical skills. Able to use all related hardware and software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gardena, CA 90249: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $165,000 - $225,000