THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• $25M diversified specialty contractor experiencing aggressive growth
• National industry leader with almost 20 years of success
• Fast-paced environment with a forward-thinking mentality

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Leadership that is highly engaged and visible
• Excellent benefits – 100% paid for employees
• Horizontal organization; direct interaction and open-door policy

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

• Act as Financial Leader and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
• Oversee and lead a team of 5-7 direct reports in IT, Procurement, and Accounting
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.
• Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials.
• Partner with the Controller to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Partner with the Controller on the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 12+ years total finance and/or accounting experience
• Prior experience in construction or commercial/industrial services business
• Understanding of job costing and percentage of completion
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills