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Schell Brothers

Controller

Rehoboth Beach, DE · On-site

The Controller must collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors ... Treasury * Assist the CFO in creating cash reporting and managing liquidity. Tax Compliance ...

Joyson Safety Systems

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Baltimore Aircoil Company

Plant Controller

Milford, DE

$103K - $128K/yr

The Plant Controller will co-own site financial performance by partnering with the Plant Manager ... Manage direct and indirect labor productivity and reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.

Baltimore Aircoil Company

Plant Controller

Milford, DE · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

The Plant Controller will co-own site financial performance by partnering with the Plant Manager ... Manage direct and indirect labor productivity and reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.

Baltimore Aircoil Company

Plant Controller

Milford, DE · On-site

$103K - $128K/yr

The Plant Controller will co-own site financial performance by partnering with the Plant Manager ... Manage direct and indirect labor productivity and reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.

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Controller

Schell Brothers

Rehoboth Beach, DE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will play a key role in overseeing the accounts payable, accounting, accounts receivable, tax compliance, and treasury functions for the ~ 70 Schell Brothers entities spread across multiple lines of business. The Controller must collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, payroll support, and other third parties. Finally, the Controller will be responsible for special projects assigned by the CFO, as we continue our finance transformation journey.
This position requires a technically proficient financial leader with a focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving efficiency, and process improvement. A successful candidate will manage month-end and year-end close processes, lead the annual audit, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities
Operational Accounting (Accounts Payable, Accounting, amp; Accounts Receivable)
  • Oversee day-to-day operational accounting activities with an initial focus on managing the corporate accounts payable team.
  • Responsible for reviewing new arrangements/contracts, including joint ventures, and creating the relevant accounting procedures.
  • Responsible for monthly accounting at the execution level for our land holding line of business and will assist the CFO, as needed, and the monthly accounting for certain entities outside of our consolidated financial reporting group.
  • Lead the implementation of a new expense management system (i.e. employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit cards).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
  • Responsible for reviewing open accounts receivable balances and following up with the customer, when applicable.
Month-End Close and Financial Reporting amp; Analysis
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, with a goal of shortening our month-end close process.
  • Responsible for recording elimination entries.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, as requested by either the CFO or executive management.
  • Provide insights into key performance indicators and perform actual to benchmark analysis (and recording reclassification journal entries when required).
  • Responsible for preparing the quarterly consolidated financial reporting package, including our debt covenant compliance calculations, and providing this information to the CFO to review ahead of the deadline.
  • Review balance sheet account reconciliations on a quarterly basis and helping the accounting team compile them, as needed.
Treasury
  • Assist the CFO in creating cash reporting and managing liquidity.
Tax Compliance
  • Assist the CFO in providing schedules and documents to our tax specialists.
  • Responsible for executing tax payments and implementing tax advice from our tax specialists (including implementing any new IRS regulations).
  • May be responsible for making certain tax filings such as Delaware gross receipts tax and Nashville business tax
Audit Management
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process.
  • Prepare audit requests in a timely manner and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement recommendations from auditors to enhance internal controls.
Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
  • Streamline accounting processes and procedures, driving automation where applicable.
  • Proactively assess and address accounting and financial risks.
Financial Compliance
  • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
  • Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a high-performing accounting amp; accounts payable team, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Experience, Skills, and Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
  • CPA is required
  • Master’s degree in accounting is preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting/accounts payable teams for a mid-size or large company is required
  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting amp; reporting requirements.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel
  • Strong detail-oriented focus with ability to think critically
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities while meeting all external deadlines
  • Prior construction accounting is not necessary but would be a plus
Reports to: CFO
About Schell Brothers
Schell Brothers is Delaware’s largest private home builder with divisions in Richmond, VA, Nashville, TN, and Boise, ID. Our mission is to bring happiness to ourselves and our homeowners by not only creating exceptional homes and communities but also providing an extraordinary home buying experience.
We have been awarded the highest honor for a builder in North America: Pro Builder’s Builder of the Year! We also received the Great Place to Work certification and Fortune 100 Best Workplace across our divisions, highlighting the strength of our employee culture.

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