Division Controller

Description

DIVISION CONTROLLER
This position is based out of our San Jose, CA Office

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of a specified division or business group. This includes the production and analysis of financial reports, maintenance of project accounting and SG&A expenses, and maintaining a comprehensive set of controls and designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as all state and federal regulations. This position manages and coordinates the people, processes and procedures, software and other resources used to perform all accounting functions, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has experience managing Accounting Operations
• Promotes the Company Mission, Vision, and Values
• Exercise Ethical Business Practices

Day in the Life

• Oversight of all accounting operations for an assigned business group, including billing, collections, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition. The majority of these accounting operations will be performed by other accounting teams, thus requiring appropriate leadership communications and performance management messaging within functional group and across the business.
• Implements necessary internal controls and ensures they are followed. Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies and practices to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Assists leadership with banking and treasury functions, including forecasting short-term and long-term cash needs and managing debt.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of and manages the annual budget and financial forecasts and report variances. Prepares and publishes complete, accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Keeps an eye on day-to-day cash flow and communicates with the appropriate internal business partners to adjust when needed. Supports and oversees month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinates and provides required information to external auditors for the annual audit where needed. Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Coordinates the preparation of tax, business entity and regulatory reporting (if required). Research technical accounting issues for compliance. Manages and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Prepares monthly financial management, discussion and analysis package for assigned business unit, and works with the Division Controller team and Operations Leaders to determine ad hoc financial reporting needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to project pricing, employee compensation, Company acquisitions and all other financial information deemed to be sensitive or proprietary. Accurately and confidentially maintains Company records and other sensitive business and client data and intellectual property.
• Builds strategic and effective relationships with clients and future clients, foremen, project teams, specialty contractors, vendors, suppliers, user groups and others that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Provides communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving and training to staff and other co-workers at all levels as needed. Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. CPA or CMA Certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of financial leadership experience as a financial controller. Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in construction industry accounting, and minimum 5 years of experience directly managing people.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, principles, and procedures. Extensive experience with general ledger functions, creating financial statements and month-end/year-end close processes. Expertise in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel.
• In-depth experience in cost accounting and/or inventory controls. Experience using accounting and billing software and systems. Skills to effectively analyze substantial amounts of data using reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, MS Access, and Cognos.
• Excellent business acumen and experience collaborating with senior leaders in a high growth, process-oriented business setting. Superior analytical and mathematical skills, and the ability to read and interpret financial documents.
• Experience and skills working with confidential data. Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability. Aptitude to work independently under pressure, assess multiple demands and manage priorities.
• Demonstrated strategic business development, relationship building and client communication skills.
• Superior written, verbal, listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and facilitate highly engaged, diverse work teams. Exceptional ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop employees.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

Salary Range

• $158,000 - $205,400 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. #CA30-1

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.