Controller

About Us:

We provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction to institutional and government organizations. We are a design\-build contractor with extensive BIM and LEED expertise, as well as specialty experience working on complex marine, pump station, and water and wastewater projects.

Job Summary:

The Controller ensures that company goals and objectives are met by maintaining the integrity of the accounting and data processing systems and by ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are in place to maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC, company and corporate reporting requirements. The Controller may work with human resources on related business needs and will partner with our upper company managers to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for all employees.

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all operating unit assets including fixed assets and accounts receivable.
• Manage cash flow by coordinating timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers.
• Coordinate timely payments with suppliers and purchasing personnel.
• Prepare the company’s financial reporting package and ancillary documentation timely and in accordance with applicable established policies and procedures.
• Completion of timely month\-end journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Manage all data processing operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting as required.
• Ensure financial and accounting functions, financial controls, and records meet all federal, state, local and company regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Estimating in the preparation of pre\-qualification documents as needed and ensure that changes in labor rates, insurance rates and tax rates are communicated timely and accurately.
• Review contracts and leases prior to execution noting billing, payment, retention, bonding and insurance terms as well as any other issue that may be of concern or liability to the company and recommend appropriate modifications to senior management.
• Ensure executed contracts and all executed change orders, bond, certificate of insurance and applicable subcontracts are properly maintained.
• Review all credit applications or D\&B reports on new and/or potential customers when conditions warrant.
• Ensure procurement of bonding and insurances as required by company policy and project contracts.
• Coordinate support requirements for construction operation with company chief executive.
• Coordinate filing of “Notice to Owner” on all new projects and monitor releases of lien for terminology and accuracy prior to signing.
• Establish positive working relationships with company vendors/suppliers and coordinate vendor negotiations for company general procurements with Purchasing Manager for inclusion of terms and discounts.
• Participate and coordinate internal/external audits schedule and requirements.
• Conduct annual audit of stored records to ensure compliance with established company and legal regulations.
• Monitor and analyze monthly overhead expenditures to justify and/or correct budget variances.
• Prepare monthly insurance loss runs and status of existing claims to determine adequate reserves are accrued and adjusted as needed.
• Lead and participate in special projects as needed.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities and performance of direct reporting accounting personnel.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

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• BA/BS degree from an accredited four\-year college or university in Accounting or Business, five to seven years recent related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience. MBA or MA in Accounting degree preferred.
• Public Accounting experience preferred. CPA desirable.
• Significant working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing financial and accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
• P\&L responsibility for $50\-$100 million in revenue desired.

Computer Skills

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• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel) applications.
• Working knowledge of PC based job cost, general ledger and fixed asset systems.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards Financial/Accounting software experience a plus.

Required Attributes

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The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results.
• Must be a hands\-on manager.
• Must exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate team to perform well and effectively influence the actions of others.
• Must monitor and analyze information and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employee and management.
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

Language Skills

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Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) or extended periods of time.

This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around remote job site locations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Benefits:

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Equal Opportunity Employer: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy:

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

Notice to Prospective Employees: Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. Geographic Disclosure:

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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