What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Valley Corporation?
Company Description
Valley Corporation, a third-generation family-owned General Contracting company, has been delivering high-quality services since 1972. Specializing in commercial, industrial, and heavy highway construction, the company provides expertise in grading, excavation, underground utility construction, and demolition. Valley Corporation also offers services such as concrete and asphalt removal, piling installation, lowboy equipment services, and emergency response for fire damage, storm cleanup, and water/sewer repairs. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Valley Corporation takes pride in ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards.
The Controller leads Valley Corp’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and sound financial decision-making. This role oversees the accounting function, budgeting, cash flow, job cost reporting, and financial analysis to support company performance and growth. The Controller partners closely with leadership and operations to provide insight into profitability, project performance, and overall financial health.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, fixed assets, and month-end close
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to leadership
- Oversee job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and project profitability analysis
- Partner with operations leaders to monitor labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs
- Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance standards
- Manage banking relationships, cash disbursements, and liquidity planning
- Support external audits, tax preparation, and financial reviews
- Supervise accounting staff and improve department processes and workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 5 years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
- Construction or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and internal controls
- Experience with Sage 100 Contractor and preferred
- Strong Excel, analytical, and leadership skills