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Tutor Perini Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Business Unit Controller

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

Tutor Perini Corporation's Five Star Electric is seeking a Business Unit Controller to oversee financial operations for a growing business unit. The role involves managing accounting processes, leading a finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while supporting overall business objectives.

Civil EngineeringConstructionSmart Building

Responsibilities

Provide leadership across the business unit for all aspects of accounting and controlling operations, lead and develop a high performing team within the finance organization

Manage the monthly closing process for construction activities to assure the timely preparation of accurate financial information, in accordance with GAAP. Produce discussion and analysis commentary on changes in numbers and financial position

Oversee Business Unit cash and banking activities, including collections, disbursements, cash forecasting and reporting to the parent company

Establish and manage monthly monitoring of critical internal control activities. Ensure the internal control environment is strong and is compliant with public company requirements & practices (SOX compliant). Proactively manage financial risks and remediations to avoid significant audit issues. Primary leadership role in working with outside audit firms on annual & quarterly audits as it relates to construction operations

Drive productivity throughout the finance function, with a focus on automating accounting activities, and leading productivity improvements throughout the finance organization

Maintain proficiency with regard to technical accounting considerations, including revenue recognition, accounting for unapproved change orders and claims, and other relevant GAAP standards

Provide critical financial and operational information to executive management and make actionable recommendations to improve financial results

Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests

Qualification

CPAConstruction accountingGAAP complianceJD EdwardsHyperionESSBaseLeadershipCommunication skillsCritical thinkingAttention to detailResults oriented

Required

BA degree in Finance or Accounting is required

CPA preferred

15+ years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance in the construction industry

Strong Excel skills and experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion and ESSBase for construction accounting desired

Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment; is both strategic and tactical enough to push new initiatives forward

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization

Must be able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive and take initiative

Able to work in a complex fast-paced environment with many moving parts with frequently changing priorities, must be able to multi-task and manage competing priorities

Critical thinking and the capability to generate consistently accurate and useful reports, as well as enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insight

Strong attention to detail as well as an ability to achieve results through delegation. Can produce quality work in a fast-paced environment. Able to identify gaps in work not of their own

Results oriented: setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver quality results

Company

Tutor Perini Corporation

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building and specialty construction company offering diversified services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world.

Founded in 1894

Sylmar, California, USA

5001-10000 employees