Regional Controller (Hybrid)

Posting Title: Regional Controller   

Reports To: VP, Finance   

Location: San Jose, California or Roseville, California (Hybrid)                                            

Salary Range: $135,000 to $155,000   

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.   

WHO WE ARE   

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.   

BUSINESS UNIT/TEAM DESCRIPTION   

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of six teams: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Collections, Payroll and Tax that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company.   

ABOUT THE ROLE   

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role will serve as a strategic business partner to the Company’s Energy Group.  The position requires a hands-on leader who will partner with the Energy Group’s leadership team in the execution of key business initiatives and growth strategies in support of overall financial and operational performance excellence.   

• Provide the Energy Group’s leadership with in-depth, proactive analysis, feedback and recommendations to optimize individual project and division project portfolio performance.
• Partners with Energy Group leadership to manage divisional profit and loss, division overhead expenses and to deliver against divisional profits.
• Supports divisional business planning and financial forecasting.
• Actively monitor project-level and overall group-level cash position and develop and implement programs to ensure the timely billing and ultimate collection of accounts receivable.
• Share responsibility for the accuracy and timely preparation and delivery of project forecasts and WIP reporting.
• Provide strategic, proactive financial planning support and advice to the Energy Group’s management team to support short-term and long-term growth.
• Review and evaluate new project opportunities and related contract terms to ensure alignment with the Company’s risk profile and financial and strategic goals.
• Oversee and provide guidance with respect to customer audits, claim/dispute matters or other project related financial issues.
• Support the Project Executive team with financial training of new project team members.
• Work closely with the Energy Group leadership in the preparation and monitoring of overhead budgets.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Tax Team on regional tax matters, including project specific tax matters.
• Maintain and analyze key control and reporting metrics utilizing data warehouse and the Power BI business intelligence tools

ABOUT YOU   

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and all levels of management
• Effective at managing and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.   

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.   

Licensure/Certifications: None required.   

Experience: Construction industry experience preferred. Energy industry experience preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership position overseeing the financial operations of a company or large division of an industrial company.   

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PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here.   

CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.   

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.   

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.