Brahma Consulting Group is a Recruitment firm powered by a mission to deliver personalized, industry-focused recruitment solutions. We are currently assisting our client, a large mechanical contractor, in their search for a Controller who will have primary day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and operational reporting. The Controller is a critical tactical and strategic management position, reporting to the Ownership. The Controller is a key leadership role in the management of the company, as well as in the development and execution of short term and long-term strategy. The company has a collaborative leadership team, and the Controller is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas. The Controller is also expected to be a positive impact across the company and enhance the culture internally, as well with customers, suppliers and key third parties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the Ownership Group to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics, and procedures regarding financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting.
• Establish, form, and maintain a highly motivated team in accordance to business needs and financial staffing standards
• Ensure positive cross department collaboration between the teams to ensure financial transparency as well as business focus especially growth
• Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems.
• Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance.
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations.
• Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly funded projects.
• Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting, and all tax compliance and reporting.
• Manages annual audit and auditor relations.
• Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to the Ownership Group.
• Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends.
• Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions.
• Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team.
• Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements.
• Leads ERP systems update, deployment and operation.
• Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting;
• CPA, Masters of Accounting or MBA preferred
• 5-10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Solid inventory management skills.
• Strong leadership: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business.
• Sense of urgency with an “all hands-on deck” attitude.
• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals.
• Actively participates in meetings. Presents themselves in a professional manner.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events.
• Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Demonstrates exceptional follow through.
• Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary.
• A proactive partner with the leadership/management team.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Professional career development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Poway, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person