Corporate Controller in Jackson, MS at Vaco

Job Description

Our client, a construction services company, is looking for a Corporate Controller to lead the company's finance & accounting function from producing financial statements, budgets, forecasts to managing a large finance team. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for managing accounting processes including month-end, quarterly reporting, AP/AR, account reconciliations, coordination of audits, and internal controls. Additionally, the Controller will be involved in strategic planning, finance transformation, software implementations and M&A transactions. Controller will report directly to the President and will be expected to provide leadership to the rest of the accounting group.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing month-end close, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Perform and direct general ledger accounting functions as needed
• Research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing
• Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets. This includes all SOX controls and OMG accounting policies and procedures.
• Explore opportunities to reduce expenses
• Recommend, lead and/or assist with new efforts to improve management and financial performance
• Work with President & senior management on financial analysis and CAPEX requests
• Review balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to confirm proper reconciliation and supporting backup
• Conduct analysis/review of P&L accounts to support the month-end process along with cost analysis and evaluation
• Coordinate with departments and employees performing financial reporting, payables, billing, collections, and payroll duties
• Coordinate requests/documentation related to external and internal audits
• Involvement in process improvement initiatives and establishing best practices
• Performs other functions/assignments as is needed by other department personnel and by division leadership
• Work on ad hoc projects as directed

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience; CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred
• Five plus years of experience
• Manufacturing and/or construction background along with multi-unit operations is highly desired
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Solid values and high standards of ethics, integrity, and trust
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Unyielding orientation for action and driven for results
• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize among multiple requirements and deadlines
• Effective oral/written communication, presentation and listening skills
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change