Federal Division Controller

Description

Deliver strategic financial leadership to the Federal Division by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Collaborate closely with Division and departmental leadership to align overhead functions with business objectives, driving cohesive financial performance and informed decision-making across the Division. The Division Controller oversees the daily operations of the Federal Division accounting team, which include both the International and US businesses with combined revenues of approximately $500M.

• Responsible for the career devlopment and coaching of team members and ensures the right people are in the right positions to ensure success
• Leads quarterly and annual financial forecasting for the Division, collaborating closely with the Division Leader and cross-functional partners to ensure projections are comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals
• Partners with Division Leadership Risk Management on all projects and proactive development of mitigation plans when risks are identified as well as claims and legal management
• Drives accountability in areas such as project financial setup, cost controls, receivables, time reporting, and capital expenditures.
• Acts as a champion for ensuring policy and procedure knowledge, training and adherence within the Division
• Shares accountability for preventing erosion and forecasting slippage
• Oversees the monthly closing process including WIP reporting adhering to the Enterprise documentation requirements and profit recognition rules, and department expense review. Ensures balance sheet accounts are properly classified.
• Is a valued business partner for the Federal Division Leadership Team and is responsible for meeting established Sales/Gross Profit /Overhead/Net Income goals
• Ensures regulatory and tax compliance within the geographies of the Division
• Drives financial performance on all projects ensuring accurate forecasts for projects, including thorough financial risk assessments, and ensures timely identification documentation, and communication of potential exposures
• Recruits and hires top talent and key strategic hires to drive Business(es) growth and ensure consistency within the team, drives and leads employee engagement and retention
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals, defines vision/strategy and manages the Federal Accounting team to oversee the execution of the strategy

Requirements

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantages. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong analytical thinking and a proven ability to solve complex problems
• Deep Knowledge of DCAA regulations, including rate structures, burden allocation, and internal cost distribution methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to leverage tools for efficient data analysis and communication
• International accounting and tax compliance in multi-jurisdictional environment
• Experience with review and understanding of DCAA indirect rate submissions
• Proficient in CMiC and MicroStrategy, or in large-scale ERP systems or possessing comparable working knowledge
• Domestic and International Travel required - 25% or more dependent upon candidates location
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management or with a general contractor, including direct involvement with Federal Government contracting projects is required
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and IFRS principles and their practical application to accurate and compliant financial reporting and international tax compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Benefits

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

For Concord, CA the pay ranges from $225,000.00--$295,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

For other locations the range is $185,000.00--$275,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance