Assistant Regional Controller

Overview

The Role: 

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

This position will assist the Regional Controller in accounting, finance and administration role with the primary responsibility of supporting the day-to-day accounting, financial and administrative activities of the Region. The individual must have a minimum of eight to ten years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction field. The individual will report directly to the Regional Controller. The successful candidate will have significant interaction with the Corporate Finance and Accounting Team as well as with other members of management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise accounting staff to provide an efficient team to perform assigned tasks.
• The Assistant Regional Controller will be knowledgeable about all aspects of Project Accounting and each job assigned to the team and be responsible for supervision of the following:
  • Prepare the monthly requisition to the owner,
  • Process budget updates,
  • Select invoices to be included in the weekly disbursement cycle,
  • Monitor and track the cash position of the project,
  • Process subcontractor requisitions and,
  • Ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, billing procedures, etc.).
• The person will work closely with the Project Managers and Project Executives on all facets of project accounting and administration.
• Manage Regional cash collection activity as well as prepare cash forecasts.
• Prepare annual G&A budgets and monitor the financial operations to insure compliance with budgets.
• Assist the Regional Controller in the monthly preparation of the Rolling 8-Quarter P&L forecast.
• Act as a liaison between the Corporate Risk Manager and the Regional Accounting Team. Assist the Corporate Risk Manager with the implementation of a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) and Contractor Default Insurance (SDI)
• Monthly WIP review with Regional and Corp Accounting

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction field
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Advanced degree a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience in the construction industry a plus.
• CPA certification a plus.

Necessary Attributes:

• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring. 
• Ability to interact with various management levels within the organization.
• Must be able to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and loyal to the organization and teammates.
• Strong leadership skills and qualities.
• Organizational skills and the need to be timely and accurate.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.? For more information, click?here.