Client Open Position:
Salem Glass
Controller

Controller Job Description

 

For the past 80 years, our client, Salem Glass Company has been recognized as one of the foremost glazing contractors in New England.  They specialize in curtainwalls, windows, storefronts, entrances, panels, monumental metals, skylights and all aspects of interior glazing for commercial clients.  Headquartered in Salem, MA, Salem Glass Company is currently seeking a Controller to oversee the daily accounting function, including the month-end close. The Company offers an excellent opportunity for career growth, a competitive salary, and an outstanding benefits package.

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Reports To: Executive Vice President
The Controller reports to the Executive Vice President and is responsible for overseeing all accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, budgets, cash forecasts, file maintenance for applicable entities, and yearly audits.  In addition to overseeing the Accounting & Finance functions, the Controller will also oversee and manage the outsourced IT department, and handle the internal HR function.

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The ideal candidate will be a results oriented, hands-on professional with subcontractor construction accounting experience and the ability to deal effectively and interact well with general contractors, customers, union & non-union subcontractors/vendors, and employees.

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Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

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Oversight of the Accounts Payable processes, including:

• Audit of PO process

• Preparation of contract schedules

• Audit invoice entry to A/P system

• Processing of supplier payments

• Administering automatic payments

• Reconciliation of supplier statements

 

Oversight of the Billing/Accounts Receivable processes, including:

• Updating of monthly budgets and Cost of the Work Summaries

• Production of monthly AIA style billing

• Audit work order billing

• Application of customer payments

• Collections

• Process weekly payroll entries

• Bank reconciliations

• Prepare general ledger journal entries

 

Preparation of contractor prequalification packages and applications

 

Preparation and analysis of monthly Financial Statements, including reconciliation of all Balance Sheet Accounts

 

Tie Out Monthly WIP schedule

 

Administration of corporate credit card charges

 

Assist management in budgeting process

 

Forecast weekly cash requirements

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

• CPA strongly desired but not required if compensatory experience can be demonstrated.

• Proven background in accounting in the following industries: commercial property maintenance, subcontractor construction management, construction administration or a related field

• Minimum 5 years practical accounting experience, including experience with job cost accounting.

• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in a construction or property management accounting environment

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Demonstrated past ability to work with Project Managers and Operations Team members.

• Experience with ERP and accounting software systems required. Experience with Starbuilder, Crystal Reports, Textura, GC Pay a plus.

• Positive attitude and team player

• Highly organized with strong emphasis on self-motivation and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to identify and manage priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

• Exhibits highly developed ability to follow-up on multiple projects.

• Exhibits confidence, ambition, self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

• Exhibits keen problem solving and listening skills.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)

• Willingness to work in the office (i.e. this is not a remote position).

 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
This position requires the employee to sit and/or stand for a majority of the day. Constant hearing, seeing, talking, communicating, reading, writing, and typing in an indoor environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

 

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year base plus bonus depending upon experience.

 

Benefits:  

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance (80% employer paid)

• Dental insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

 

Supplemental pay types: 

• Bonus pay

 

Education: 

• Bachelor's (Required)

• Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred

• CPA license preferred

 

Experience: 

• Construction Accounting: 3 years (Required)

• Sage: 1 year (Required)

• Procore: 1 year (Required)

 

 

This employer is an equal opportunity employer.

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This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

 

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

 

For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218 or visit their web site at dhs.gov/e-verify.

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