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Corporate Controller

Job Description:

 

HITT Contracting is seeking a driven Corporate Controller who will oversee all financial activities while maintaining solid internal controls in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedures. The Controller will play an instrumental role, helping to improve and/or create processes and policies in support of the company mission. They will be hands-on in the accounting and financial reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial information to all stakeholders. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Accounting.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate reporting of financial results in accordance with US GAAP including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Ensure journal entries are posted and accounts/ledgers are accurate leading into the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.

• Prepare and report on regular reconciliations of the balance sheet and all related sub-ledgers (i.e., fixed assets, accounts receivable, etc.).

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliant and accurate accounting and financial reporting.

• Transform and institutionalize accounting activities to a best practice methodology, ensuring that functions effectively balance accuracy and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over all accounting activities.

• Manage a forward-thinking view of departmental workload and capacity to drive optimum staff utilization and make team recommendations.

• Provide timely and effective communications to the Corporate Accounting team so they possess the necessary information to perform successfully.

• Develop and maintain a high performing accounting organization through training and mentorship of team members.

• Regularly review career path goals with team, providing feedback on progression.

• Create strategies and policies to support and execute all Corporate Accounting activities and coordinate supporting information systems, including policies, procedures, and initiatives with operating and support stakeholders.

• Continually assess software systems and automate accounting processes wherever possible.

• Drive ERP implementation to ensure an efficient and robust financial system.

• Serve as cross functional lead for enterprise-wide accounting initiatives.

• Knowledge of internal controls and ability to recommend changes and additions to policies/processes as needed.

• Interface with HITT’s external audit partners to ensure internal controls are sound and process improvements are constantly being evaluated to ensure an environment of strong internal control and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

• CPA certification preferred.  

• Ten (10) years of progressive management and accounting experience required.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with Excel, financial software, and ERP systems.

• Experience in designing and implementing accounting processes and controls.

• ERP implementation experience guiding team in the identification of business requirements, functional design, mapping, prototyping, testing, and training a plus.

• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate financial results in a concise and timely manner.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinker with the ability to conduct research, perform data analysis and resolve complex problems.

• Demonstrated self-starter who possess an entrepreneurial spirit to seek opportunities for efficiency and takes initiative.

• Proven track record of developing and maintaining high performing accounting team.

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.