District Controller

**THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL**   Sciens Building Solutions seeks a District Controller, who will have primary day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and operational reporting for more than one Sciens Division location. The District Controller is a critical tactical and strategic management position, reporting to the platform company Vice President of Finance and dotted line reporting to the Division President. The District Controller is a key leadership role in the management of the company, as well as in the development and execution of short term and long-term strategy. The company has a collaborative leadership team, and the District Controller is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas. The District Controller is also expected to be a positive impact across the company and enhance the culture internally, as well with customers, suppliers and key third parties.     **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)** * Partners with Vice President of Finance to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics and procedures in regards to financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting.   * Is responsible for more than one Sciens Division/location.  * Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems.  * Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.   * Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance.  * Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.  * Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations.  * Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly\-funded projects.  * Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting and all tax compliance and reporting.  * Manages annual audit and auditor relations.  * Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to platform Vice President of Finance.  * Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends.  * Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions.  * Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team.  * Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements.  * Leads ERP system deployment and operation.  * Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.  **WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred; MBA desired.  * Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Controller.  * Experience managing multiple locations.  * Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition.  * Solid inventory management skills.  * Strong leadership: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business.  * Sense of urgency with an “all hands on deck” attitude.  * Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals.  * Verbal/written communication skills: Speaks/writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and seeks needed clarification.   * Actively participates in meetings. Presents himself/herself in a professional manner.  * Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas.   * Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events.  * Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  * Strong work ethic, detail-driven and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  * Demonstrates exceptional follow through.  * Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary.  * A proactive partner with leadership and the management team.  * Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.   * Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.  * Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment.  * Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. * Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments.    **WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE** * Competitive salary based on qualifications.  * Paid time off plan and holidays.  * 401(k) matching.  * Short term and long-term disability.   * Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.  * Life insurance.  * Company cell phone, and laptop.  * Professional career development opportunities.   * Tuition reimbursement.