Operations Controller

Job Description Job Description HOW YOUR ROLE FITS INTO BOLDT: The Operations Controller oversees and provides leadership to the construction operation’s general ledger accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash management, and payroll processing functions. This will be achieved through building, training, coaching, and managing the project accounting teams that will be immersed in the construction operations, with exposure to and support of the professional fields of project management, project controls, architecture, engineering, and construction. In addition, this role has responsibility for financial report outs, ensuring proper project set-up, and assisting the organization with meeting and exceeding profitability goals. WHAT YOU GET TO DO: Report out to Executive and Sr. Leadership (delegate the prep) Prepare and report on Three Year Forecast, including risks and opportunities. Collaborate with group leadership to ensure the accuracy of work in process and annual percent complete forecasts. Ensure cohesive collaboration between project teams, business development and the project accounting teams to ensure proper reporting in CRM for high potential projects. Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and related duties for the organization and its subsidiaries, including non-routine transactions. Oversight of project set-up and execution of accounting tasks based on customer demands. Hire, lead, direct, and coordinate project accounting personnel. Provide leadership and development to project accounting personnel. Review contract terms and conditions for proposed projects to determine the feasibility of successfully and efficiently implementing all project accounting requirements, and provide recommendations for changes, as necessary. Assist with project estimates to ensure all costs and profits are covered in proposed billing rates. Honesty, fairness, hard work, performance, and a love of construction are what we value. The ideal team player at Boldt is humble, hungry, smart, reliable & gritty. Develop and maintain all standard project and estimating rates for salaried and union staff. Review all rate tables to ensure they meet profitability metrics. Prepare, review, and ensure adherence of overhead budgets; identify opportunities for improvement and proactively resolve problems in a timely manner; present information on a regular basis to the operating group and corporate leadership. Assign and direct personnel to project and customer audits as required to confirm compliance with company and contract requirements. Influence and educate team to identify and initiate operational improvement opportunities with cross functional teams and make recommendations for cost-effective methods for accomplishing specific functions. Promote and provide cross departmental collaboration by sharing resources and coordinating joint efforts, while optimizing the achievement of departmental goals and business metrics to meet the long‑term strategic plan. Provide financial analysis as needed to advise management on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with group leadership on means and methods for achieving desired financial outcomes for the operating group. Champion profit improvement initiatives for the organization. Promote standardized work processes to generate efficiencies. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU: A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 10 or more years’ experience in accounting or finance required; experience with construction accounting preferred. CPA preferred. Five years of management experience. Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Strong communication, management, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to get along with people in all areas of the company. Ability to identify and improve systems and procedures while maintaining attention to detail. Strong analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. High level of attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. Proven ability to meet deadlines. A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Comp #J-18808-Ljbffr