Financial Controller
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Summary
The Controller reports to the CFO and assists in the planning and coordinating accounting operations for company entities. The Controller interfaces daily with construction and property management to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. Assists CFO in the management of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, invoicing/billing, credits and collections, payroll, fixed asset records, general ledger and job cost accounting.
Controllers track and report construction companies’ financial health, as well as tackle day-to-day duties. These include:
Qualifications/Skills
Working conditions and physical demands
Visual acuity and hearing correctable to within normal range to read documents and communicate with employees and external constituents.
The Controller reports to the CFO and assists in the planning and coordinating accounting operations for company entities. The Controller interfaces daily with construction and property management to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. Assists CFO in the management of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, invoicing/billing, credits and collections, payroll, fixed asset records, general ledger and job cost accounting.
Controllers track and report construction companies’ financial health, as well as tackle day-to-day duties. These include:
- Review financial statement preparation, month end close, reconciliations, general ledger, approving invoices, expense reports, and depreciation.
- On a quarterly basis, review estimated federal and state tax liabilities. On an annual basis, calculate supplemental W-2 information and reporting.
- Collaborate with external auditors and tax professional to ensure all returns and payments are processed and all financial statements are completed in a timely matter.
- Assist with preparation of operating budgets for multiple companies under Town Real Estate Enterprises, LLC.
- Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic reporting and required legal filings.
- Assess and monitor the financial internal control system that provides accurate and timely analysis for reporting.
- Maintain the general ledger including journal entries, month end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage and maintain cash flow into and out of multiple companies to meet obligations and optimize investment.
- May review and approve construction project bank draws.
- Maintain accounting records, both digital and physical in accordance with company policy and records retention guidelines.
- Prepare internal and external financial statements. Coordinate and provide financial information, as required, to ensure timely completion of annual audit.
- May liaise with external auditors and tax professionals to guard against fraud.
- Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement to the CFO.
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of accounting personnel.
- Collaborate with all departments within the organization.
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 7+ years progressive experience in accounting and finance
- 3+ years' experience supervising direct reports
- Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations
- Experience with intercompany financial statements and financial reporting
- Experience in construction a plus
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills
- Experience working with multiple legal entities under a Corporate Trust
- Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 and accounting software, with the capacity to quickly learn additional software programs
Working conditions and physical demands
Visual acuity and hearing correctable to within normal range to read documents and communicate with employees and external constituents.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Involves bending, lifting, stooping, and carrying material weighting up to 20 lbs
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