{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"751b16b807f1402c32c85ccb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/751b16b807f1402c32c85ccb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/751b16b807f1402c32c85ccb","title":"Controller","description":"Join our St. Louis team as our Controller and become an employee of a nationally recognized Top Workplace!\nGuarantee Electrical Company has grown into one of the nation's foremost providers of electrical contracting services and systems solutions. From large-scale, design-build work to small but vital renovations and corporate maintenance contracts, the Guarantee team approaches each and every project with a commitment to timely, cost-effective delivery of the highest quality craftsmanship, safely installed. Guarantee offers extensive experience in a wide variety of project types across the country, ranging from data centers, commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, public sector, and more.\nWhy Work for Us?\nBenefits, Compensation, Community Involvement and Employee Appreciation:\nEach member of the Guarantee team is an essential partner in building our successful future. Guarantee offers a rewarding career path, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits package. This includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is 100% company funded and employee owned. We own it! As employee-owners, we work with and for each other. We share a commitment to excellence and know that our efforts deliver exceptional results.\nWe offer robust benefits with a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. Employees are also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accidental, critical illness, life and disability insurances, vacation/sick time, and a matching 401K plan.\nOur GECO Gives program highlights our mission to give back to our communities through community outreach, philanthropy and volunteering. Some of our favorites being Pedal the Cause, KIDstruction, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more!\nThe Controller is a senior-level management position that will lead the enterprise-wide accounting and financial reporting activities of all regions and businesses units. This role requires a strong background in accounting and management, along with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to lead change and collaborate with a diverse team.\nController\nFinancial Operations Management:\nOversee day-to-day accounting operations across all locations and Regions, including accounts payable, accounts\nreceivable, general ledger, and payroll.\nEnsure timely and accurate completion of financial transactions and reconciliations across all Regions.\nFinancial Reporting and Analysis:\nPrepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for each location, department, and the\nconsolidated entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).\nConduct variance analysis to identify trends, highlight areas of concern, and provide insights to senior\nmanagement for all Regions.\nReview, analyze, and communicate cash position risk issues including those with respect to unapproved and\nunfunded change order work in place.\n\nTeam Leadership and Management:\nProvide leadership and guidance to the St. Louis and Colorado accounting team fostering a collaborative and\nhigh-performing work environment.\nSupervise and review the work of accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions\nand reporting across all locations and regions.\nConduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.\n\nInternal Controls and Compliance:\nDevelop and implement robust internal controls across all locations and Regions to safeguard assets and ensure\nthe accuracy of financial records.\nMonitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at each location\nand department.\nConduct periodic internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations for\nimprovements.\nFinancial Strategy, Decision Support, and Integration of Acquisitions:\nPartner with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic\ninitiatives and business decisions across all locations and departments.\nAssist with financial analysis and evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, and cost-saving measures for\neach location and department.\nAssist in the financial integration of acquired entities, including aligning financial systems, processes, and\nreporting with the company's standards.\nTechnology and Process Improvement:\nIdentify opportunities for process automation, system enhancements, and technology adoption to streamline\naccounting processes and improve efficiency across all locations and Regions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement accounting software upgrades and integrations.\nStay abreast of industry trends and best practices in accounting, financial management, and controls.\n\nQualifications\nConstruction accounting experience preferred\nBachelor's degree in accounting with CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification is preferred\nExperience with Viewpoint Vista a plus\nProven experience (8+ years) in progressively responsible accounting roles, with at least 4 years in a managerial\ncapacity\nProven ability to guide, coach, develop, and motivate a team\nAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 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From large-scale, design-build work to small but vital renovations and corporate maintenance contracts, the Guarantee team approaches each and every project with a commitment to timely, cost-effective delivery of the highest quality craftsmanship, safely installed. Guarantee offers extensive experience in a wide variety of project types across the country, ranging from data centers, commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, public sector, and more.\nWhy Work for Us?\nBenefits, Compensation, Community Involvement and Employee Appreciation:\nEach member of the Guarantee team is an essential partner in building our successful future. Guarantee offers a rewarding career path, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits package. This includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is 100% company funded and employee owned. We own it! As employee-owners, we work with and for each other. We share a commitment to excellence and know that our efforts deliver exceptional results.\nWe offer robust benefits with a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. Employees are also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accidental, critical illness, life and disability insurances, vacation/sick time, and a matching 401K plan.\nOur GECO Gives program highlights our mission to give back to our communities through community outreach, philanthropy and volunteering. Some of our favorites being Pedal the Cause, KIDstruction, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more!\nThe Controller is a senior-level management position that will lead the enterprise-wide accounting and financial reporting activities of all regions and businesses units. This role requires a strong background in accounting and management, along with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to lead change and collaborate with a diverse team.\nController\nFinancial Operations Management:\nOversee day-to-day accounting operations across all locations and Regions, including accounts payable, accounts\nreceivable, general ledger, and payroll.\nEnsure timely and accurate completion of financial transactions and reconciliations across all Regions.\nFinancial Reporting and Analysis:\nPrepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for each location, department, and the\nconsolidated entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).\nConduct variance analysis to identify trends, highlight areas of concern, and provide insights to senior\nmanagement for all Regions.\nReview, analyze, and communicate cash position risk issues including those with respect to unapproved and\nunfunded change order work in place.\n\nTeam Leadership and Management:\nProvide leadership and guidance to the St. Louis and Colorado accounting team fostering a collaborative and\nhigh-performing work environment.\nSupervise and review the work of accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions\nand reporting across all locations and regions.\nConduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.\n\nInternal Controls and Compliance:\nDevelop and implement robust internal controls across all locations and Regions to safeguard assets and ensure\nthe accuracy of financial records.\nMonitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at each location\nand department.\nConduct periodic internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations for\nimprovements.\nFinancial Strategy, Decision Support, and Integration of Acquisitions:\nPartner with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic\ninitiatives and business decisions across all locations and departments.\nAssist with financial analysis and evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, and cost-saving measures for\neach location and department.\nAssist in the financial integration of acquired entities, including aligning financial systems, processes, and\nreporting with the company's standards.\nTechnology and Process Improvement:\nIdentify opportunities for process automation, system enhancements, and technology adoption to streamline\naccounting processes and improve efficiency across all locations and Regions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement accounting software upgrades and integrations.\nStay abreast of industry trends and best practices in accounting, financial management, and controls.\n\nQualifications\nConstruction accounting experience preferred\nBachelor's degree in accounting with CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification is preferred\nExperience with Viewpoint Vista a plus\nProven experience (8+ years) in progressively responsible accounting roles, with at least 4 years in a managerial\ncapacity\nProven ability to guide, coach, develop, and motivate a team\nAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 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