NexGen Contracting, A Gray Company · 5 months ago
Assistant Controller, QSEM
US-KY-Lexington
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expNexGen Contracting, a Gray Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller in their QSEM department to support financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role involves managing financial statements, overseeing the financial close process, and collaborating with various teams to improve operational efficiency.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare internal financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Assist with timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial close process, including reviewing, preparing, and posting journal entries in the general ledger and reconciling balance sheet accounts
Manage cash requirements daily with guidance from leadership on strategic opportunities and reduce risk
Manage outstanding AP/AR weekly and establish procedures for monitoring collections. A stage gate process to elevate open AR to Leadership in a timely manner is critical
Maintain and update the Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule; responsible for preparing and delivery monthly WIP entries and reports, both internally and externally
Oversee monthly and year-end close activities, managing specific year-end journal entries and ensuring financial records are reconciled and closed. Manage and support the Red-File process
Identify and resolve issues within sub-systems (such as fixed assets, intercompany balances, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.) to ensure and improve accurate and timely output
Support the implementation of software solutions for the accounting department
Assist in the preparation and reporting of financial and tax filings for multiple entities ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations, and timely submission
Maintain, develop, and implement systems, procedures, and policies that align with ethical accounting practices, internal controls, and company guidelines to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financials
Provide support for the annual financial audit, tax filings, and other periodic reviews (such as government audits or project-specific audits)
Coordinate with tax specialist(s) to address sales tax issues related to both customer billing and vendor invoices, ensuring proper tax treatment and compliance, responsible for timely sales tax and property tax filings
Provide support to the NexGen Controller, assisting with financial reporting tasks and ensuring continuity in the controller’s absence. Support of the NexGen Controller will consume 25-30% of the workload
Work collaboratively with project teams and other departments to ensure timely communication of relevant information and solicit ideas for continuous improvement
Conduct Annual Performance Reviews in Lattice and Monthly 1:1 touchpoint with downstream team to facilitate personal and professional growth
Other duties and projects may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience
At least two (2) years of team management
Prior experience in financial reporting within the construction industry
Advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, complex Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail applications
Exceptional analytical, organizational and presentation skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to solve problems
Effective communication skills
Ability to coordinate efforts with internal personnel as well as external vendors and suppliers
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment
Passion for collaboration and professional development
Preferred
CMIC experience or other construction cloud-based software knowledge
OneStream
online banking proficiency
multi-state sales tax knowledge
Company
NexGen Contracting, A Gray Company
NexGen, the self-perform arm of Gray, Inc., is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase