Controller

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.

Job Description

Our client, a mid-market construction and renovation company, is seeking a Controller for a subsidiary in Portland, OR.  As part of the senior management team, this position will oversee all accounting and financial strategy for the company.  The position will involve very hands-on involvement in the day-to-day accounting as well as determining long-range planning for the firm.  Ideal candidate will have a CPA, construction experience, and a blend of accounting, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting. This individual will report directly to the divisional President.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Senior Management regarding financial policies, procedures, job costing, and/or other accounting issues to ensure quality review and strategic planning.
• Keeps the President informed of any operational, accounting, and/or personnel details that may impair the company’s ability to operate at an optimal level.
• Performs or supervises the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts for all companies.  This includes all cash-related accounts, A/R, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, A/P, credit cards, payroll & related accounts, accruals, inter-company accounts, etc.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Performs or supervises the review all monthly and income statement accounts, ensuring their accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness.
• Researches and reports variances between actual results and budgeted/forecasted projections.
• Oversees project cost control and monitoring, including forensic job analysis, to ensure proper job costing and correction of procedures to allow efficient and accurate reporting.
• Assists CPA with quarterly tax reporting for all companies.
• Liaises with CPA to ensure income taxes and financials are presented appropriately.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place
• Provides a variety of analysis on projects
• Supports continual process improvements and system enhancements
• Supervises accounting staff to ensure consistent completion of all financial tasks in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive Accounting experience, construction or project accounting environment preferred
• General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of analysis, reporting, and accounting
• Strong skills with mid-tier ERP systems