Controller - Accounting

Company Overview

Brink Constructors, Inc., a Quanta Services Company, is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in the areas of high voltage transmission line, distribution, and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation. We're excited you're interested in joining our crew!

Pay:

This is an exempt/salary position. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel Requirements: Located in our corporate Rapid City, South Dakota office.

Job Summary

The Controller helps oversee the accounting for Brink Constructors, Inc. by providing overall direction for and management of the Accounting function of the company. Controller supports the Chief Financial Officer in responding to any Executive Management requests. Position will focus on the analysis and control of Shop expenses.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide executive level financial reporting and analysis to executive and project management personnel to promote sound and timely management decision-making, including requisite analysis and insight on revenue, project cost, indirect cost, and SG&A trends and variances

• Responsible for monthly financial close activities including the effective assessment of project margins in light of current project operating conditions

• In concert with executive and operational management, lead, prepare, and analyze monthly financial forecasts including revenue, margin, indirect cost, SG&A, and capital spend projections

• Actively participate in senior management strategy sessions involving commercial considerations for pricing, capital expenditures, and other key operating matters

• Ensure that financial reports are prepared in compliance with company policies and directives, GAAP, and SEC Reporting requirements

• Assess and modify existing procedures and controls with the intent to improve process efficiency and/or effectiveness resulting in improved management decision making

• Collaborate with operational billing team and shared service accounts payable and payroll teams to ensure seamless information flow for accounting, forecasting, and analysis purposes

• Manage, report, and analyze working capital metrics primarily focused on timely customer billing and accounts receivable collection

• Lead the annual financial planning process ensuring that the annual plan reflects company strategic objectives

• Provide financial and contractual decision-making support for sales and proposals efforts

• Deliver financial analysis and insight into capital investment decisions

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelors (or similar) degree in Accounting with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial / management experience

• CPA strongly preferred

• Experience with cost control and business analysis

• Must have knowledge of forecasting with the ability to help make business decisions based on finances

• Ability to hold operations accountable to ensure controls are strongly adhered to in the operating environment.

• Construction industry background preferred with significant experience and related interactions with project operations and executive management and experience using the percentage -of-completion accounting method.

• Exhibits an internal and external client first disposition based on close collaboration, frequent communication, and a consulting / analytical mindset

• Strong leadership and communication skills necessary to manage matters which are both directly and indirectly under the candidate's influence while working collaboratively in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to cooperatively problem-solve in a dynamic environment prone to fast-paced change

• Ability to effectively analyze financial information and present to executive management for successful management decision making

• Capacity to work independently while meeting multiple, competing deadlines with quality deliverables

• Proven strategic thinker with effective execution skills and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work

Preferred:

• A driven and self-motivated professional;

• Capable of balancing an entrepreneurial perspective (open minded thinking) with disciplined professional practice capabilities (operations partnering and support, US GAAP, administrative disciplines, business process and controls, enterprise risk management, high integrity and good judgment);

• A leader capable of building a high functioning accounting team in a growth company environment;

• Skilled in managing processes and projects;

• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic, changing environment;

• Solid strategic ability;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Strong decision-making skills;

• Ability to deal with complex concepts comfortably.

• Understanding of and ability to use enterprise-wide systems such as JD Edwards, Sage, Timberline and Hyperion Financial Management, as well as proficient use of MS Office applications.

License: Valid, Active Driver's License

Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)

• Paid Holidays and PTO

• Parental Leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Additional Voluntary benefits available

• Employee Discounts

• Company paid:

• Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)

• Long Term Disability

• 1X Base Salary life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Brink Constructors, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Brink Constructors, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Brink Constructors, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.

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