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 Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for up to eight hours. The employee occasionally is required to move to access people or workspaces. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. The ability to effectively communicate is required. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work inside an office environment. The environment for which this position functions may contain scents and fragrances. May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

What we can offer you:

As an employee owned organization, along with a culture built around safety and team collaboration, we offer a variety of employee benefits. In addition to the standard health, 401K, and paid time off benefits, we also offer:

• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company’s success along with an annual bonus based on overall company performance
• Wellness resources, including a health mentor, health assessments, maternity management, wellness challenges and life care
• Have equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels of the company
• Opportunity to grow and persevere including educational reimbursement
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs
• Mentorship program
• Community engagement opportunities and Paid Volunteer time off

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $151,600.00 - $202,200.00 per year. This range represent what The Boldt Company reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will be dependent upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, alignment with market data and internal equity as well as other business and organizational needs. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work at our San Francisco, CA location. If the incumbent works out of a different location, the anticipated salary range is subject to change.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please contact our Human Resources department.

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt‑approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time—including from agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to be a summary of the primary essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all the qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time.