Financial Controller - R&H Construction

This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

General Position Summary:
The Controller is a leader in our finance/accounting department who oversees the financial operations, manages audits and ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.  This role is crucial to promoting continuous improvement and maintaining the financial health and integrity of the company.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting:
   1. Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/year end close processes.  This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing a variety of reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies. Prepare and record journal entries.
   2. Prepare monthly financial statements including the WIP to ensure timeliness, accuracy and compliance.  Review with CFO.
2. General Ledger and Accounting:
   1. Oversee the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
   2. Reconcile the general ledger, including resolving outstanding items and following up on accounts assigned to others.
3. Payroll Oversight:
   1. Manage the Payroll & Accounting Administrator and oversee the payroll process including reviewing the weekly payroll for accuracy. 
   2. Review and confirm accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting and other payroll-related reports.
4. Compliance and Internal Controls
   1. Coordinate company audits including the financial statement, 401(k) and Workers Compensation
   2. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and audit standards, including tax compliance, payroll compliance, GAAP, etc.
   3. Maintain and promote effective internal controls and insure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
5. Financial Systems and Processes
   1. Identify and implement best practices for financial operational efficiency.
6. Team Collaboration and Management:
   1. Collaborate and be a resource to other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
   2. Manage the accounting team, including the areas of Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Project Cost Accounting.  Responsible for performance management, hiring decisions, etc.
   3. Provide technical support and employee development to the accounting team.

Secondary Functions:
Provide back up support for your direct reports when they have time off.

Qualification/Skills:

• Knowledge of commercial construction accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions, analyze and solve problems essential.
• Ability to participate in a team.
• Ability to use independent judgement and independent action.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that allows you to be on our approved driver’s list.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in financial management in the AEC industry desired.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, Intermediate user of remaining MS Office suite.
• Viewpoint software or other similar ERP system intermediate user experience.

Physical Activities:
Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81%)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to:

• Occasionally stand and walk
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent sitting
• Continuous use of hands / fingers for keyboarding / mouse / and touchscreens

Working Conditions:

This position generally requires 8 hours a day but could require more during peak periods or month-end close.  The workweek is Monday-Friday.  This position is based at the R&H Construction office in Portland, OR.  Occasionally there are trips to construction job sites and/or our Bend office may be necessary.
This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

General Position Summary:

The Controller is a leader in our finance/accounting department who oversees the financial operations, manages audits and ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.  This role is crucial to promoting continuous improvement and maintaining the financial health and integrity of the company.


Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting:
   1. Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/year end close processes.  This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing a variety of reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies. Prepare and record journal entries.
   2. Prepare monthly financial statements including the WIP to ensure timeliness, accuracy and compliance.  Review with CFO.
2. General Ledger and Accounting:
   1. Oversee the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
   2. Reconcile the general ledger, including resolving outstanding items and following up on accounts assigned to others.
3. Payroll Oversight:
   1. Manage the Payroll & Accounting Administrator and oversee the payroll process including reviewing the weekly payroll for accuracy. 
   2. Review and confirm accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual tax reporting and other payroll-related reports.
4. Compliance and Internal Controls
   1. Coordinate company audits including the financial statement, 401(k) and Workers Compensation
   2. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and audit standards, including tax compliance, payroll compliance, GAAP, etc.
   3. Maintain and promote effective internal controls and insure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
5. Financial Systems and Processes
   1. Identify and implement best practices for financial operational efficiency.
6. Team Collaboration and Management:
   1. Collaborate and be a resource to other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
   2. Manage the accounting team, including the areas of Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Project Cost Accounting.  Responsible for performance management, hiring decisions, etc.
   3. Provide technical support and employee development to the accounting team.

Secondary Functions:
 

• Provide back up support for your direct reports when they have time off.

Qualification/Skills:
 

• Knowledge of commercial construction accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions, analyze and solve problems essential.
• Ability to participate in a team.
• Ability to use independent judgement and independent action.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that allows you to be on our approved driver’s list.

Education/Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in financial management in the AEC industry desired.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, Intermediate user of remaining MS Office suite.
• Viewpoint software or other similar ERP system intermediate user experience

Physical Activities:
Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81%)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to:

• Occasionally stand and walk
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent sitting
• Continuous use of hands / fingers for keyboarding / mouse / and touchscreens

Working Conditions:

This position generally requires 8 hours a day but could require more during peak periods or month-end close.  The workweek is Monday-Friday.  This position is based at the R&H Construction office in Portland, OR.  Occasionally there are trips to construction job sites and/or our Bend office may be necessary.
 

R&H Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

R&H Construction is not able to sponsor work visa's at this time.

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