Controller II

Summary

The Controller II-Job Cost is the lead person within the Job Cost department who is involved from the beginning to the end of every project for all companies, regions, and joint ventures.  S/he coordinates the booking of jobs through the closing of the jobs in Vista, overseeing the assigning of job numbers, job review, and transition of jobs within Vista for all companies, regions, and joint ventures. The CJC is responsible for reporting the new work booked and tracking backlog for all companies.  S/he is responsible for validating and working with operational teams to make necessary corrections to project setup and cost coding.  S/he manages the month end close WIP (Work in Process) process and reviews WIPs for all companies and joint ventures.  S/he prepares job cost audit reports for financial statements and executive management.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Controller II will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Oversees & assists with maintaining the job master files
• Oversees & assists Operations with original estimates & estimate revisions
• Creates training materials to assist co-workers in understanding job cost
• Educates management teams on the elements of job cost and how it affects them at the job level
  • Uses a “help desk” approach to answer questions and find solutions to problems, which often involves interaction with other Shared Services departments
• Assists managers with resolving problems or errors that have affected their reports
• Oversees setting-up new companies, regions, burgs & jobs
• Oversees the status changes of jobs
• Creates and maintains reporting for new work booked and backlog
• Oversees monthly WIP review to ensure jobs are being accounted for correctly which involves multi levels of review with Regional Controllers
• Oversees monthly job cost adjustments for accuracy
• Responsible for all financial audit processes including the work-papers, schedules, and other requests for information from external CPA’s
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports
• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performance
• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing, and monitoring professional development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline
• Reviews and recommends, as appropriate, that direct reports receive timely and appropriate compensation 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance; and 10 years of related experience 
• Construction industry experience required
• Understanding of all elements of Job Cost, including labor, materials, and overhead
• Working knowledge of Unions, Prevailing Wage, Certified Payroll, EEO Reporting, Multi-state Payroll Tax, Tax Exemption, Multi-state Sales Tax, OCIP/CCIP, Lien Rights, Project Funding, and International Project Structures, etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs.  Advanced Excel skills required including pivot tables and lookups
• Vista experience required

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing within and outside the organization
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present financial information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization
• Ability to objectively coach co-workers and management through complex job set up
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when and where necessary
• Ability to understand terms and jargon used in the field by construction personnel and discuss issues appropriately
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to apply mathematical knowledge to create complex formulas
• Ability to create department budget
• Ability to present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to lead and supervise small-medium teams and different projects at the same time
• Ability to convey the impact Job Cost has on all other departments within the company
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret information provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• Ability to effectively use time-management skills to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines