Controller

SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for coordinating and, planning, and directing the accounting operation of a Fort Pierce based construction company. This role is responsible for managing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance Operations. The Accountant maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. They are accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation.
Reports Directly to the CEO.
Prepare month end financial statements and associated journal entries.
Quarterly financial statements include over/under billing projections.
Prepare and process payroll tax deposits and tax returns, including quarterly tax returns and annual W-2 s and 1099 s.
Monitor cash flow.
Handles any licenses required and miscellaneous tax returns.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting.
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Department Supervisors, Managers and CEO.
Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary.
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 8 years experience in accounting/finance. Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 5-10 years experience in accounting/finance.
Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus
Minimum of two (2) years experience with Federal contracts.
Prior experience with Payroll Administration. Certified Payroll, preferred.
Construction job costing experience is required.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with general ledger functions, AP/AR.
Strong understanding of US tax regulations.
Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll software like QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Enterprise, Sage, NetSuite, ADP, etc.; Microsoft Office and Adobe; proficient in the use of Pro-core, Foundation or other types of Construction Software programs, desirable.
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP s and pivot tables, desirable.
Prior military experience preferred.
SKILLS
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent ability to problem solve and multi-task in an up-tempo environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Accounting software is Foundation, experience with Foundation or similar construction software (SAGE 300, Vista Viewpoint, etc.) is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail; Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Solid organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to work independently, as well as in groups or teams.
The ability to work and function in a changing and often stressful environments.
This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Venergy Group, LLC reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is light demand. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Requires good vision and hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Remote work is unavailable.
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.