Chief Financial Officer
Our client is an organization in the Waukesha County area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 6+ years of experience, analytical, and who has strong communication skills. This company offers a strategic leadership role, real impact on growth, and a supportive team. This position is onsite.
The salary for this job is $150K – $200K.
The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the monthly close and prepare the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, explaining what drove changes in earnings, cash, and working capital.
- Maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast and manage working capital, including collections, payroll, vendor commitments, available credit, and retainage.
- Own job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting, reviewing costs to complete, change orders, and over/underbillings with project managers to address margin erosion.
- Compare estimated and actual shop and field costs, and use variances to improve estimating and production decisions.
- Manage the line of credit, term debt, and lender reporting, including borrowing-base certificates and review of bank submissions.
- Own subcontractor prequalification and surety bonding submissions, including financial statements, WIP, and backlog.
- Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast, advise leadership on investments, and strengthen internal controls and systems.
The Controller will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA is a plus.
- Strong experience with job costing, WIP schedules, construction accounting, financial statements, and balance-sheet management.
- Analytical, communication, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.