Controller
Jacksonville, FL Accounting
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

Williams & Rowe is looking for a professional accountant with construction experience and preferably knowledge of SAGE 300 Construction and Real Estate accounting software. The Controller will report to the CFO/COO and will be responsible for accurately entering and maintaining records of daily operational transactions and reviewing and preparing for the monthly close. The Controller will oversee all accounting functions, including managing the accounting team. 

  • Responsible   for performing all aspects of General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions and financial area including: GL, A/R and A/P. Ensuring all financial reporting "is prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Ensure that financial information, analysis and reporting is accurate, timely, reliable and relevant, in order to assist the CEO, President and Executive Team in effectively performing their responsibilities
  • Manage financial and business performance by maintaining appropriate metrics on which to measure the Company's business, monitoring variances to forecasts
  • Budgeting and job cost accounting for all construction projects. This will involve working with the company's Project Managers and accounting associates to ensure that the company's job cost and work in process accounting information is accurate and up to date
  • Work with operating team to identify and address trends, implement corrective actions and performance improvement actions
  • Provide consistent and accurate financial forecasting for company
  • Improve  overall financial reporting to make it more efficient and impactful by improving the business intelligence platform
  • Hands-on  participation in daily finance and accounting activities, including reconciliations and review of work completed by others
  • Oversee  all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities
  • Manage tax statement preparation for vendors (1099’s)
  • Sales & Use tax returns
  • Assist  in facilitating annual financial statement review and tax returns
  • Liability  insurance and workers comp reporting
  • Track  and monitor labor productivity
  • Manage and review all corporate cards and store purchase programs (Home Depot/Lowes)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting 
  • A CPA, CMA, or  MBA a plus (not required)
  • 5+ years of accounting and finance experience in the General Contracting Commercial Construction industry preferred
  • Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE software is a plus
  • Strong user of Excel and word
  • Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving ability
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in accounting, intermediate level of  spreadsheet data processing systems required
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and work  with individuals and groups at all organization levels; ability to work independently  and as part of a team
  • Must be eligible to work in the US
  • Pre-employment background screening (criminal, drug screen and DMV) is required for all positions

Accounts Payable Specialist Benefits Provided:

  • Top industry pay
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Outstanding Health Benefit Package
  • Generous paid holidays, and PTO program
  • Matching 401k Program
  • Employee referral bonus plan
  • Training and Career Growth Opportunities

Williams & Rowe specializes in executing commercial construction and renovation projects from design to completion and ongoing maintenance. We offer challenging projects, outstanding benefits and training opportunities.


The Williams & Rowe Company - Founded In 1958 - the experts in total building solutions

Named one of Jacksonville Business Journal's 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2019

An established company with a history of success that has a family-like culture that values loyalty.

COME BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH US!


Williams & Rowe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans and the disabled to apply.

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