Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsBased in Auburn (MA)Fast growing construction and contracting companyAbout Our ClientThe client are a brilliant organization, with a fantastic working culture. They have grown at a strong rate over a number of years, and offer a wide range of construction and general contracting services. The head office is based in the Greater Worcester (MA) area and the successful candidate will be overseeing a team of 12. The role will report directly into the CFO and successful candidate will look to progress into the CFO role within the next 12-18 months!Job DescriptionThe successful Controller will:Maintains general ledger including proper classification and integrity of accounts.Develops, distributes, and monitors monthly closing schedule in conjunction with company reporting requirements.Ensures compliance with financial policies, internal controls, maintenance of financial records, preparation of financial reports, and monitoring of bank covenants.Prepares WIP schedules for review by CFO.Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements.Responsible for monthly budget variance analysis reports.Responsible for Tax Analyst's year-end processing including W-2's, 1099's, etc.Supervises Tax Analyst's preparation of monthly and quarterly tax returns (payroll, sales & use, fuels, etc.).Reviews accounts receivable and collections on a weekly basis.Supervises accounting staff for transnational accounting, analysis, and internal controls.Supervises A/R, A/P and Payroll functions through direct report (Accounting Manager).Leads all work required by the company's auditors for its annual audit and the production of its audited financial statements.Regularly works with corporate officers, division managers, and project managers with financial responsibilities which impact the profit or loss of the company.Ensures that Tax Analyst has reviewed filings of all required annual reports with the respectiveSecretaries of State for each company and each state within which it operates.Team Building of the Finance Dept members as well as monitor/develop individual plans for high-performing departmental members.Ability to set clear expectations for subordinates and hold them accountable.Coaches less experienced accounting personnel for their individual growth.Understands the development of equipment billing rates.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantThe successful Controller will:MUST have 5-7 years of experience working in construction accounting - within a similar role (Construction companies that are self performing contractors, not just a General Contractor)MUST have prior working experience in a similar sized organization ($100M in volume or revenue)Prior experience managing a big team and overseeing the full operations of an accounting departmentAmbition to move into a CFO role over the next 12-18 monthsStrong technical accounting knowledgeStrong Excel skillsPrior working knowledge of the system COINS (desirable, not essential)Excellent written and verbal communications skillsTeam playerWhat's on Offer$160,000 - $180,000 (can be slightly flexible)Bonus (disc.) - 15-20%Additional benefitsContactOre OgunlanaQuote job refJN-022026-6948065Job summarySectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial ControllerIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationAuburnContract TypePermanentConsultant nameOre OgunlanaJob ReferenceJN-022026-6948065