Operational Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operational Controller will report to the CFO, and work closely with senior management of the Company’s self-perform entities. This role will support the entire financial operation of various self-perform entities and equipment yard operations.

COMPENSATION: $150K-$190K

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide financial leadership and oversight for five self-perform operating entities, partnering closely with operational leadership to improve financial performance, consistency, accountability, and decision-making.

Establish, standardize, and continuously improve financial and accounting best practices across the self-perform entities, including cost processing, vendor management, subcontract/contract administration, purchasing, commitments, change management, billing, and cost controls.

Lead the Project Accounting function, including organizational structure, staffing levels, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, development, performance management, succession planning, and, when necessary, corrective action or termination.

Develop and maintain consistent project financial controls and reporting standards to ensure that timely, accurate, and complete project financial information is available to operations and Corporate Accounting.

Participate in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews for the self-perform entities and assist operating leadership in evaluating financial results against plans and expectations.

Actively participate in project forecasting and financial review meetings, providing financial insight, challenging assumptions where appropriate, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and improving the quality and reliability of project forecasts.

Support Corporate Accounting in the preparation and validation of job profit forecasts, including estimated cost at completion, margin projections, contingency usage, cost-to-complete assumptions, revenue recognition considerations, and identification of forecast changes.

Partner with project managers, operations managers, and business leaders to strengthen financial acumen, including training and coaching on project financial management, forecasting, cost control, contract economics, cash flow, margin management, and effective use of the company's accounting and project management systems.

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects to support business operations and management decision-making, including profitability analysis, make-versus-buy evaluations, equipment or capital investment analysis, productivity studies, business-case development, new system implementation and other operational finance initiatives.

Evaluate and improve internal controls and financial processes while balancing appropriate financial discipline with the practical needs of field and project operations.

Promote consistency and scalability across the self-perform entities, identifying opportunities to consolidate processes, eliminate unnecessary variation, leverage technology, and establish common financial operating standards.

Serve as the primary financial liaison between self-perform operations and Corporate Accounting, ensuring operational activity is appropriately reflected in the company's financial reporting while helping Corporate Accounting understand business-specific activities and issues.

Provide supplemental support to Corporate Accounting, as business needs and capacity allow, including assistance with quarterly and annual financial reporting, year-end close activities, financial statement preparation, audit support, and other reporting requirements.

Provide flexible financial leadership and project support across the organization, particularly during peak reporting periods, major system or process initiatives, acquisitions or business changes, and other situations requiring additional financial expertise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting

Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day

Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use

Sight: visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral…