Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Wylander Solutions, a recruiting company for the disaster restoration industry, is hiring a Director of Accounting/ Controller for a company in Hainesville, IL.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $85,000 plus (DOE)
• Additional Incentives based on KPI's
• Profit Sharing
• Health Benefits
• Matching 401K
• PTO, Paid Holidays

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The Director of Accounting/Controller is responsible for applying accounting and finance principles to analyze financial information and assist in preparing financial reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing and maintaining monthly recurring journal entries; assisting with month-end close; analyzing budgets and financial plans; preparing business forecasts and statistical reports; preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statements; preparing federal, state, and local reports; as well as managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounting Department: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, HR duties, and payroll.
• Direct and coordinate the company's financial planning and budget management functions, as well as cash flow forecasting
• Manage the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and analyze monthly operating results compared to the budget.
• Oversee daily operations of the finance department
• Assist in collecting overdue receivables
• Design the organization structure for the finance department and staff positions with qualified employees, and continually train and develop employees to accomplish the department's goals and objectives. effectively
• Ensure compliance with local, state / provincial, and federal reporting requirements.
• Work with other department managers, executives, and owners to develop and execute the strategic plan.
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for process and procedure improvements
• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Accurately prepare and file required tax forms.
• Hiring, development, and termination decisions for finance department employees

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounting experience
• 5+ years within a controller role, preferably within the construction industry
• Knowledge of WIP, job costing, and cost accrual revenue allocation
• Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles
• Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations
• Strong computer skills
• Proven strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Keywords: construction, accounting, controller