Controller
Company: Preston Companies
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
ControllerPreston Companies Inc. Milpitas, CA
For over 30 years, Preston Companies has been delivering excellence
as an Underground Engineering Contractor in California. Since then,
we have branched out and included additional services such as
wet/dry underground and soil management and transportation. We
complete 150 to 200 projects annually for Owner/Developers,
Contractors, and Municipalities.New employees enter a dynamic and
fulfilling work environment at PPI-- one that has kept its
small-business atmosphere, even as it continues to expand and grow.
Our accounting department works closely with our operations teams
to successfully manage both private and public work projects
spanning primarily the Northern California Greater Bay Area and
Central Valley geographic regions.
Preston Companies is seeking a seasoned Construction Controller.
This position directs and oversees an accounting team which manages
all construction payroll, payable and billing/receivable functions.
Our main headquarters is located in Milpitas California. We have
two central valley offices as well as several large on site project
locations.
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller works closely with the
management team providing reporting and analysis of results versus
budget at the overall company level, department level and project
level. We seek an individual who is at ease and experienced with
job costing, overhead allocation, work-in-progress schedule
preparation and analysis, and who is a great team player with
strong people and leadership skills.
Key responsibilities:
Managing all general ledger and subsidiary transactional reporting
and integrity including, but not limited to, AR, AP, Job Cost and
Equipment Cost
Oversee the operations and proficiencies of the Accounting team
necessary to achieve its goals and objectives
Oversee and improve the accounting operations of PPI especially
through control systems, efficient transaction processing and
adherence to company policies and procedures.
Ensure that accounts receivables are collected promptly.
Oversee and ensure payroll is processed weekly in a timely
manner
Oversee/manage cash flow forecasts, monthly bank reconciliations,
and satisfactory handling of all payable obligations/discounts
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system via Timberline &
Timberscan
Ensure monthly financial statements including balance sheets and
profit and loss statements are completed within timeframes
Analyze monthly results versus budget and investigate significant
variances. Suggest corrective actions as appropriate
Work closely with the external auditors to provide necessary data
for the completion of the annual financial statement audit
Monitor debt schedules and proper classifications.
Oversee/monitor compliance with local, state and federal government
reporting requirements and tax filings including but not limited to
payroll tax, sales tax, use tax, business fees etc.
Establish and monitor processes to record, verify and report the
value of PPIs assets, liabilities, debts and expenses.
Work with Executive team to create, monitor and test policies and
guidelines to keep PPI and its affiliates in compliance with all
government regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with union laws and regulations
Requirements:
Degree in business (emphasis in accounting preferred) required with
MBA and/or CPA highly desired
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in construction trade industry
accounting departments
Experience with Sage Timberline accounting software a plus
Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work with Senior Management to ensure financial
directives are followed
Experience managing small to medium sized teams of
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and
thrive in a fast-paced work environment
A quick learner, deadline driven, with a can do attitude are
essential traits for our successful candidate.
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