Corporate Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the general accounting functions, job cost accounting functions, treasury management, payroll processes, financial reporting, budget preparation and financial forecasting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

Essential Functions

• Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and all related reports and information according to GAAP and present the information to the Owners of the company on a monthly interim basis.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and assess performance.

• Forecast revenue and expenses.

• Prepare all accounting entries required to ensure statements are prepared according to GAAP.

• Provide financial analyses as needed.

• Provide treasury management and cash flow analysis.

• Review job cost and labor reports with the project management staff and update the cost-to- complete information on a monthly basis. Monitor variances.

• Ensure all necessary internal controls are in place to protect company assets.

• Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and corporate policies.

• Ensure all sales and use tax compliance is followed and returns are prepared as required by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

• Ensure all 1099 / 1096 forms are filed annually and all compliance requirements are followed.

• File corporate annual reports with the State.

• Address any IRS correspondence and resolve issues.

• Oversee the office payroll and oversee entire payroll process including the preparation of all federal and state payroll tax returns including W-2, W-3, Form 940, Form 941, and State Unemployment.

• Update payroll overhead allocation rates based on the annual budget. Review rates annually.

• Update estimating database for pay rates and overhead amounts based on budgets and changes to worker compensation and field staff pay rates.

• Update Time and Material billing rates based on budget allocation rates, worker compensation rates and field staff pay rates for estimating.

• Provide timely financial reporting to and at the direction of the President.

• Perform internal audits.

• Audit coordination with external CPA firm.

• Continually look for improvements that will provide efficiencies to the company.

• Banking relationship management.

• Company insurance (general and worker’s compensation).

• 401K Reporting, weekly deposits, annual test.

• Annual worker’s compensation audit.

Organization of Time Allocation:

• General and job cost accounting 40%

• Financial analysis, treasury management, budgeting and forecasting 40%

• At the direction of the President                    10%

• Payroll administration oversight and compliance 5%

• General management 5%

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Regular and punctual attendance and physical presence in the workplace.

• Timely and accurate completion of duties.

• Effectively communicate and cooperate with team members to achieve common goals.

• Be a good team member, share ideas for improvement, and strive to live The Friede Way.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SIMILAR EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• CCIFP, CMA or CPA certification required with a minimum of 3-5 years of financial management experience.

• Knowledge of construction accounting and contracting processes to include subcontracts, purchase orders, bonds, lien waivers, change orders, and submittals.

• Knowledge of Sage 300 software and project management modules.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members

• Strong problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking

• Leadership and coaching skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Attention to detail and analytically driven

• Desire for continued career growth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands – Employee is frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, sit; to verbally communicate; and to hear. The employee is occasionally (up to 33% of the time) required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally (up to 33% of the time) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment – The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On the worksite, Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne participles.

• Protective Equipment – Protective equipment is required when on a job site.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Friede & Associates to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.