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Compensation for this role: $110,000 to $140,000 Depending on Experience
An effective Assistant Controller has extensive knowledge of accounting principles. Has the ability to provide guidance in accounting processes to the organizations team members. Maintains a professional relationship with all departments with a focus on confidentiality of information.
The goal is to ensure the accounting and financial processes of the company are in line with GAAP guidelines. Adapting to the needs of a growing company and ensuring accurate financial reporting and control.
Management of the accounting team members located in the Lakewood office, providing support, and guidance while focusing on retention and career development.
General Responsibilities
Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships.
Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed.
Earn and maintain customer’s trust both internal and external.
Uphold the core values of the organization.
Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.
Specific Responsibilities
Supervision
Retention of good employees is the goal for a well-rounded department. Responsible for building/developing the accounting team and the individual members, identify their strengths, identify those with supervisory skills, including collaboration with the team on career pathing.
Responsible for employee annual reviews, Short-Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) ratings, and counseling statements as needed.
Maintains accounting guidelines and responsible for updating of policies and procedures and best practices.
Account Payable Oversight
Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices by the AP team.
Problem-solve with AP team when questions arise.
Represent AP team with various departments.
Review weekly and monthly check runs before payments are issued.
Vendor Setup
Ensure processes and separation of duty are in place and being followed over the setup of new vendors.
Responsible for the complete and accurate entry of new vendors in Spectrum once all other steps of the process have been completed.
General Ledger
Oversees the accounting calendar, and ensures deadlines are met.
Additional journal entries as needed.
Review reconciliations prepared by other team members.
Responsible for opening/closing of processing dates for all modules.
Review general ledger activity monthly to ensure cost is being allocated in a consistent manner.
Bank Reconciliations
Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
Fixed Assets
Oversee and manage all aspects for fixed assets.
Inventory
Oversee software/hardware/AV, tools and material inventories are being updated in a consistent manner.
Support the growth of our Prefabrication (“Prefab”) unit, ensuring that inventory is properly maintained and costs are transferred to jobs in a consistent manner.
Ensure proper training and oversight is in place over the Prefab team that is involved in inventory movement, especially the impact to the General Ledger and Job Costs.
Job Cost/Work Order
Direct/perform/assist with the month-end closing process.
Attend monthly Cost-to-Complete meetings as a representative of Accounting Leadership to assist with questions that arise and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Lease Accounting
Manage all aspects of ASC 842 compliance including oversight of other individuals involved in lease accounting.
Manage and maintain third-party software for Lease Accounting.
Provide direction and support to departments to ensure accountability and compliance.
Prophix
Maintain the data in the Finance Cube in Prophix and ensure that data is available to other users in a timely manner.
Month-End/Year-End
Assist the team as needed with month/year-end requirements.
Project Accounting
Team with the Cost Accounting Managers to ensure operational processes are aligned and provide team support and training as needed to develop consistency.
Other
Ensure internal controls are in place and maintained.
Assist with internal/external audits.
Liaison for Encore with CPA audit firm as needed throughout the year.
Ensure process and procedures are documented and updated on a regular basis.
Report on key metrics.
Maintains ongoing continuing education and promotes best practices and changes for new accounting standards.
Other Duties As May Be Assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of
Accounting and Accounting Principles
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Job Cost Accounting
Lease Accounting
Inventory
Taxes
Software related to the job
Skill in
Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
Managing, mentoring and development of people
Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
Using accounting software
Using communication software
Business writing
Effective written and oral communication enough to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
Operating a computer
Organizing work to accomplish tasks
Reading and writing
Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
Problem solving
Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
Requirements
Hybrid accommodations will be considered so as to be consistent with department practices and job requirements. This role is expected to require a minimum of 4 days attendance in the Lakewood office and additional days periodically in or traveling to other Encore locations.
A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting and minimum 7 years of experience in construction accounting and financial reporting. Minimum 3 years of management experience.
Work experience with GAAP requirements for construction accounting. Audit experience a plus. Tax knowledge at the state and local levels. CPA or CCIFP certifications are a plus. Strong experience in accounting software required.
Working knowledge of Spectrum and/or Prophix software is a plus.
Benefits Of This Role
Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
This position is eligible for cell phone allowance and the short-term incentive program.
Applications will close for this position on: August 10, 2024
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].
For additional questions regarding this position, please reach out to [email protected]
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Construction
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