Assistant Controller

Overview

Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. At Exclusive Paving, our unique combination of local leadership and teamwork has proven to be a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving remains committed to achieving the ultimate goal of being a leader in the construction industry.

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The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company s value chain.

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The Assistant Controller will serve as an important member of the Finance and Accounting group with primary responsibility in general accounting related to regional operations, including daily oversight of accounting staff. This role works closely with operations while utilizing accounting and economic skills to evaluate operating data, business trends and prepare financial statements that comply with company and industry practices, regulatory requirements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS.

The Assistant Controller should aspire to be a future Controller.

• Compensation range of $115-$130K annually, plus discretionary annual bonus
• Healthy work-life balance - 20 days PTO (increases with years of service achievements), 11 paid holidays annually
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision with affordable employee share of premiums, and company provided disability and life insurance
• 401K with 4% employer matching and special 2% company contributions
• This position has a defined career path and advancement opportunities
• Tution reimbursement
• Community involvement opportunities

• Supervise administrative and financial staff including hiring, training, evaluation and development
• Work closely with operations to ensure proper flow of accounting information
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly financial reports to ensure integrity is maintained
• Lead monthly construction and manufacturing closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for preparations of journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Track & analyze cash position, assist in cash forecasting and reporting of net financial position
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Review financial and administrative issues with Regional Controller
• Review operating costs and propose potential areas of cost reduction with Regional Controller and management team
• Participates in external and internal audits
• Monitors accounts receivables, maintenance of aging records, collections, and data entry
• Ensures established internal controls and processes
• Supports implementation of policies and procedures developed at the regional and corporate level
• Prepares/coordinates reports required by regulatory agencies, e.g., sales and use tax, highway use tax
• Provides accounting guidance in adherence to GAAP and IFRS
• Assists the Regional Controller with special projects as necessary

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field required
• At least 5 years of accounting work experience with a CPA/CMA/CCIFP designation or 7 years without technical designation
• Previous experience managing a small team
• Construction and manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred including job costing, WIP reporting, product costing, pricing and inventory control
• Must be able to create and implement work plans, budgets, and financial plans. Prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans
• Strong leadership skills, ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, evaluate performance and develop a cross-functional team
• Ability to influence others, resolve problems, and manage conflict in a positive manner
• High degree of professionalism; ability to communicate with confidence and tact
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, confidentiality, and ethics
• Willing and able to travel on occasion to out-of-town meetings or as needed
• Experience with financial accounting software
• Strong Written/ Oral and Interpersonal Communication skills; ability to write and communicate complex information in an easily comprehensible manner
• JD Edwards or other ERP systems experience preferred
• Ideal candidate will have a technical certification (CPA, CMA or CCIFP) or be motivated to obtain them
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically…