Controller CFO

Controller CFO

$120-140,000

Hackensack NJ

Construction Industry

Reporting to the president and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, your responsibilities as the Controller/CFO will include, but not be limited to, the development of financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, the Controller/CFO will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational areas. 

Qualified Candidates will have a Business Degree - Accounting preferred - and 10+ years progressive financial management experience including some experience in the construction industry or a related industry. CPA or MBA highly desired.  Must be computer savvy - QuickBooks experience desired.  Must be willing to be a "roll-up-your-sleeves accountant" as well as be able to work on larger strategic company initiatives.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Advise the president and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.

• Oversee and help with processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial reports – monthly close and annual financial close.
• Manage banking and cash management.
• Job Costing for projects.
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and lease negotiations, insurance, union matters.
• Provide analytical support (budget to actual) to internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities and establishing and reporting on KPI’s.
• Contribute to the development of strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the president informed of all critical issues.

• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance team.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.  Implement and monitor overall best practices.
• Ensure the company is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.