Business Controller

Description

• Provides due diligence with regard to identifying and reporting financial risks to the company
• Ensures non-reimbursable cost policy is adhered to, and proper approvals are in place
• Certifies each project forecast is properly setup per contract and accurate reporting from the CE system and Fee analysis is occurring
• Identifies training needs with regard to project forecasting; works with the operations manager to provide the required training
• Manages capital expenditures in accordance with the company policy
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Confirms capital expenditures are properly classified and ensures the region is adhering to the capital expenditure policy and procedures
• Ensures all financial reporting/budgeting/forecasting including start dates, completion dates, fee sales, labor sales, labor forecast, regional forecast, and forecast ranges are accurate prior to submission
• Manages work independently while being responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Ensures balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and timely, corrective action is taken when required
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of time reporting to provide accurate project forecasting as well as properly paying employees
• Implements a quality measurement with zero defects for the AR function with no delinquent receivables and no unbilled cost
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• Serves as administrative manager for the Regional office with oversight of office leasing, leasehold improvements, ensure that established national accounts are utilized for travel, office supplies, office equipment, auto leasing and auto rental, records retention, technology equipment, and cellular phone service
• Ensures that the proper procedures are in place for the review and approval of all invoices
• Confirms basic internal controls are in place and adequately maintained including proper segregation of duties in the performance of processes and procedures, as well as the proper accumulation and reporting of financial information

Requirements

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Business Controller for our Philadelphia Business Unit to ensure timely and accurate Business Unit (BU) financial reports and safeguards company assets while overseeing a single business. Partners with fellow Department Heads and/or Market Leaders to ensure cohesion among Overhead Departments and the Business' Financials.

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

• Experience with revenues from $300mm-500m+
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Adheres to the profit recognition rules regarding monthly closing is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Gilbane DCAA labor rates, burdens, and internal cost allocations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience
• Joint Venture Accounting Experience
• Proficient in CMiC

Benefits

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.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

For this role this ranges from $155,100.00-$200,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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.

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