Job Description
Job Description
Wylander Solutions, a recruiting company for the disaster restoration industry, is hiring a Director of Accounting/ Controller for a company in Hainesville, IL.
Compensation & Benefits:
· Base salary: $85,000 plus (DOE)
· Additional Incentives based on KPI’s
· Profit Sharing
· Health Benefits
· Matching 401K
· PTO, Paid Holidays
The Director of Accounting/Controller is responsible for applying accounting and finance principles to analyze financial information and assist in preparing financial reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing and maintaining monthly recurring journal entries; assisting with month-end close; analyzing budgets and financial plans; preparing business forecasts and statistical reports; preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statements; preparing federal, state, and local reports; as well as managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties.
Responsibilities:
· Manage Accounting Department: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, HR duties, and payroll.
· Direct and coordinate the company’s financial planning and budget management functions, as well as cash flow forecasting
· Manage the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and analyze monthly operating results compared to the budget.
· Oversee daily operations of the finance department
· Assist in collecting overdue receivables
· Design the organization structure for the finance department and staff positions with qualified employees, and continually train and develop employees to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives. effectively
· Ensure compliance with local, state / provincial, and federal reporting requirements.
· Work with other department managers, executives, and owners to develop and execute the strategic plan.
· Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for process and procedure improvements
· Establish and implement short and long-range departmental objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
· Accurately prepare and file required tax forms.
· Hiring, development, and termination decisions for finance department employees
Qualifications:
· 10+ years of accounting experience
· 5+ years within a controller role, preferably within the construction industry
· Knowledge of WIP, job costing, and cost accrual revenue allocation
· Expert knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles
· Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
· Strong understanding of the key drivers of profitability, including experience providing analysis with actionable steps for operations
· Strong computer skills
· Proven strong time management and organizational skills
· Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work independently
· BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
Keywords: construction, accounting, controller