Job Description - Controller
Sunset is currently looking for a Controller to lead our accounting team. The Controller is responsible for the oversight, preparation, analysis, and distribution of the company's consolidated financial statements, and manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes including variance analysis to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant financial reporting. The Controller, working with other management, will have ownership of achieving company performance metrics, including expense management and job profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following, including G/L and account reconciliations, fixed asset analyses, inventory evaluations, comparative and budgetary financial analysis, banking and cash flow, and Leadership Team reporting.
- Build and evaluate cost accounting structures for all areas of the business, identify inefficiencies, and work with department managers to implement cost improvements.
- Create, monitor, and report around budgetary controls, including providing financial analytics around all areas of financial, cost, production, operational and budgetary reporting.
- Routinely improve efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls, including purchasing/accounts payable, billing/accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, etc.
- In coordination with third-party IT service providers, oversight of information systems hardware, networking, and software services.
- Document and maintain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions, including evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities.
- Lead the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions, including supervising the accounting staff team.
- Lead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance ensuring most cost-effective insurance strategies.
- Handle all compliance, including leases, quarry compliance, contract renewals, service agreements, IFTA reporting, license plate renewals, etc.
- Manage risk and collections of accounts.
- Approve and deposit checks and confirm positive pay.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors.
- Collaborate with operational department heads to build P&L statements for each business unit, location, and job to accurately reflect financial performance.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance, including balance sheets and P&L statements.
- Prepare and sign off on lien waivers and approve credit applications.
- Maintain equipment list and analyze the level of current portion of long-term debt in relation to current assets.
- Complete sales tax returns and real estate tax payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and loans.
- Cash management and inter-company allocations.
- Serve as a liaison to Human Resources, providing support for payroll, benefits administration, personnel updates, and upholding company policies.
- With President, support short and long-term investment objectives, including growth of existing business units, acquisition strategies, and future divestiture events. Based on these objectives, develop short and long-term capital strategies and structures which optimize balanced financial and operational performance.
Performance Expectations:
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis
- Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
- Financial project management
- Strong numerical proficiency, organization, good problem-solving skills, and excellent use of logic
- Excellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels
- Financial project management
- Ability to delegate tasks accordingly
- Be a role model for a positive and progressive company culture
Position Requirements:
- Skills/Knowledge: General Ledger/Accounting Systems ; MS Excel; Access; Word; Power Point.
- Federal & State Filings & Compliance
- Experience with Database Reporting Systems
- Cost Accounting experience
- Aggregate, Construction and/or Logistics industries preferred
- 10+ years leading Accounting Teams of 4+ in Controller or Assistant Controller Role.
- Education & Certifications: B.S./B.A. in Accounting
- Professional certification, such as CPA or CA (preferred)
Benefits Include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time off
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute:
- Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Reliably commute
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
