Accounting Controller

Controller

Vee-Jay is a concrete contracting company with a passion and understanding of the construction industry and the tools to accomplish the job. We are looking for an up-and-coming Controller with strong leadership skills, solid accounting fundamentals, a strategic mentality, potential for growth, and the ability to work effectively under limited direction and supervision to work closely with the CFO on all accounting and financial matters.

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting, general ledger structure, and costing.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial and cost information.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Analyze the evolving financial and operational analytics, and take action to improve job performance, margin visibility, and decision‑making across the organization.
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Director of Business Systems, and firm‑wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and the like.
• Work with the CFO to ensure a clean and timely year‑end audit review.
• Work with the general ledger and cost team to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met while developing more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the accounting and cost teams.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures – must be innovative, creative and an “out of the box” thinker.
• Work with the Material and Logistics Manager on inventory management and reporting needs.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Support CFO and Director of Business Systems with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Education:

BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting

Experience:

At least three years of previous experience in accounting management or other related fields. Construction experience is a major plus; manufacturing or project accounting experience also preferred

Skills:

Fundamental knowledge of GAAP

• Licensed CPA or MBA
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills