Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at ove. Blue Ash · full-time · $90,000–$100,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run monthly, quarterly and year-end close, keeping enterprise accounting accurate and on schedule
- Build and maintain the processes and tools used for accounting operations and internal financial reports
- Oversee accounting compliance and controls, and keep documented policies and procedures current
- Hire, coach and assess accounting staff, including accounts payable and receivable team members
- Coordinate audit needs and advise on enterprise financial risks
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting
- At least seven years of progressively responsible accounting management experience
- Proficiency with ComputerEase
Who this fits
This role suits an accounting leader who can manage and develop a team while working with senior finance and division leaders. Construction industry experience is preferred, and the role is based in Blue Ash, Ohio.
From the employer
Controller
Overview
This critical position is responsible for partnering with the Chief Financial Officer and
Director of FP&A to focus on achieving and optimizing the organization’s annual/multi-year
plans, growth and profitability. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial
operations of the enterprise, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting, and ensuring
compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Operational areas of focus
include: accounting operations, internal financial report creation, guidance, audit support,
and team/staff development.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Acts as a key member of the Finance Department’s senior management team, also
including the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Responsible for developing and managing the tools and processes supporting the
organization’s accounting operations and internal reporting requirements with an
emphasis on timely, accurate and repeatable results.
• Ownership for daily and ongoing enterprise accounting, including, but not limited to
monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close.
• Management of compliance and internal controls - ensures alignment with relevant
accounting standards/regulations and implements and manages internal controls to
safeguard company assets.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Hires, trains and mentors Accounting team members, including Accounts Payable
and Receivable. Delegates work, as appropriate, to Accounting Department
members. Evaluates employee performance and provides development
opportunities for team members.
• Operates as a an enterprise financial risk consultant.
• Engages as a business liaison for audit requirements.
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong presentation skills, as well
as the ability to influence others and resolve problems in a positive manner.
• Strong business acumen with in-depth working knowledge of all facets of the
construction industry and/or Ohio Valley Electrical Services (preferred).
• Must be able to work successfully in a team environment and provide mentoring to
less experienced individuals in the department, and work well with all levels of
management and staff within the organization.
• Executive presence and ability to interact with senior division leadership and
corporate executives.
• Strong management capabilities with experience in managing people with track
record of growing strong teams.
• Must operate with a sense of urgency.
• Accurate with keen attention to detail.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Active CPA status a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting management experience, construction industry
preferred.
• Proficiency with ComputerEase
Benefits
• ESOP- Employee Owned Company
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
Salary Range
$90,000-$100,000/year