Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

P1 Construction is seeking a Controller for our Lenexa, KS office.

P1 Construction, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of status, including status as a protected veteran or as an individual with a disability.

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations and the financial reporting of the company. The controller position will also provide financial advice to management as needed and conduct monthly financial reviews with appropriate personnel. This position oversees all operations of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management. Some travel is required.

• Manage the Accounting division, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Develop and maintain documented accounting policies and procedures; implement controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Establish systems and procedures for cash control and protection of company assets.
• Manage statutory tax requirements such as withholding, unemployment, personal property, and sales and use tax.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements; research and set up required systems.
• Direct all banking activities and adjust taxes & withholding changes accordingly.
• Manage statutory union requirements, ensuring compliance, payment of all union fringes, and oversee union audits.
• Identify KPIs and develop dashboards to report results against benchmarks.
• Collaborate with key personnel to develop the annual budget and forecasts; report significant variances from budget/forecast monthly.
• Generate and distribute periodic monthly financial statements; ensure results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review and record journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity.
• Prepare reports supporting the monthly close process and month‑end balances.
• Work with external auditors and tax accountants to provide necessary information for the annual audit.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with leadership by providing timely, accurate, and complete information.
• Coordinate with appropriate P1 departments for timely delivery of material and manpower resources.
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete information to the company's senior leaders.
• Live the P1 operating principles and lead in accordance with the company's leadership model.
• Define training requirements and coordinate training interventions that promote professional growth of all associates.
• Coach and mentor direct reports, provide clear expectations, timely feedback, performance appraisals, recognition, and appropriate discipline.

• Education and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Minimum ten years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Preferred:
    Experience directly performing in‑house union payroll or overseeing in‑house union payroll of at least 300 employees per pay period. Outsourced payroll does not qualify.
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
  • Management experience:
    Must have a minimum of 2 years of continuous full‑time experience directly supervising multiple full‑time accounting personnel, including responsibility for employment‑related decisions.
• Driving requirements:
  • Must be able to meet P1 qualifications to operate a vehicle on company business. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must have access to a well‑maintained vehicle with an up‑to‑date registration with the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Both the person and the vehicle must be currently covered on a personal insurance policy.
• Required skills/abilities:
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Computer skills: Proficient in email, database, internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications: specifically Microsoft Office products. Must be willing to learn new software applications. Proficiency in accounting software is required. Familiarity with COINS ERP+ preferred but not required.
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