Business Unit Controller

Description

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for managing the accounting department of the Service business unit. This role also serves as a consultant for managers within the organization, advising them of current budgetary information and working with managers to create a fiscal strategy for the business unit that aligns with the goals of the organization.

Requirements

Job Duties

• Responsible for supervising the accounting procedures of the business unit
• Oversee the work of the accounting department
• Engage in critical and confidential aspects of accounting
• Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special financial studies, etc. of major importance related to the business unit(s)
• Advise management on matters of fiscal procedure and importance for the business unit(s)
• Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the business unit(s)
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department in Lifting including:
• Month and end-year end processes
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Cash receipts
  • General ledger
  • Annual budgets
  • Treasury and bank reporting
  • Cash forecasting
  • Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
  • Capital assets reconciliations relating to Operating Assets
  • Account reconciliations
  • Check runs
  • Debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements for business unit
• Adhere to and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles related to the business unit
• Complete annual audits for bank and financial audits
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions with review and approval by the CFO 12. Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have significant internal effect or minor external effect
• Other duties as assigned

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance; master's degree in accounting or finance preferred; CPA designation preferred

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Manage all employees in the accounting department and are responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify

Safety

• Demonstrate care and concern for all team members
• Understand and lead the execution of Mazzella safety programs and training for team members and stakeholders
• Make safety a daily point of emphasis and regularly communicate as much with your teams
• Report all injuries, incidents and near hits immediately and investigate to identify root cause and corrective actions
• Keep yourself and others safe by identifying hazards and implementing control measures to eliminate/reduce risk
• Contact Director of Safety upon being contacted by any official of a regulatory agency such as OSHA, EPA, etc.