Controller

Key Responsibilities

- Drive strategic initiatives, execute business plans, and maintain a big-picture perspective.

- Lead financial integrity and collaboration in managing accounting systems and processes.

- Oversee all accounting and financial functions, including accounts payable, payroll, reporting, billing, taxes, P&L, asset management, collections, and budgeting.

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

- Manage cash flow, forecasting, and short- and long-term financial analyses.

- Maintain accounting systems and records and implement and monitor key financial and operational controls.

- Develop and enforce internal processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

- Monitor cash flow and P&L performance and review bank accounts daily.

- Provide financial and project accounting leadership aligned with operational and strategic goals.

- Review monthly reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and oversee balance sheet, revenue estimates, expenses, and allocations.

- Manage monthly and year-end closing processes and ensure deadlines are met.

- Participate in audits and oversee tax compliance and licensing.

- Coordinate the submission of financial data to an external accounting firm for annual review.

- Lead and support accounting team members, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Assistant Controller functions.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience ; construction or rail industry experience preferred.

- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP .

- Superior ability to handle complex account reconciliations, budgets, financial reports, and related accounting functions.

- Highly proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use specialized accounting software, including Timberline and Viewpoint .

- Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Physical Requirements

- Primarily desk work with occasional walking, standing, and meetings with employees.

- Ability to travel to various divisions and attend meetings as needed.

- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. for items such as files and computers.

- Occasional bending required.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required, with occasional travel to other divisions and for conferences, workshops, seminars, meetings, and training.