Five Star Energy Services, LLC ยท 3 days ago
Vice President of Accounting
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFive Star Energy Services is a utility construction services provider that prioritizes safety and quality. The Vice President of Accounting will lead the accounting function, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals while driving efficiency and supporting strategic initiatives during a growth period.
Construction
Hiring Manager
John Ryan
Responsibilities
Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting
Manage and mentor two Controllers and the Payroll Manager, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure alignment of accounting workflows with corporate objectives and ERP systems (Acumatica, Paylocity, Vista)
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and reconciliations
Present financial results and variance analysis to executive leadership
Lead annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors
Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX-like standards, and regulatory requirements
Ensure adherence to prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
Daily management of consolidated cash position and forecasting of liquidity near term and quarterly
Monitor compliance with debt covenants and reporting obligations
Prepare lender reporting packages and manage relationships with financial institutions
Implement improvements to reduce manual rework and fragmented data inputs
Drive integration of field tracking tools with ERP for accurate billing and job setup
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including certified payroll compliance
Oversee resolution of payroll discrepancies and enforce recovery protocols for overpayments
Support merger-related financial integration and harmonization of accounting policies
Collaborate with FP&A and operations on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including multi-entity operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and debt compliance
Experience with ERP systems (Acumatica, Vista) and payroll platforms (Paylocity)
Proven ability to lead teams and optimize workflows in a dynamic environment
Preferred
CPA preferred
Benefits
Candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana) and a criminal background check.
Five Star Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company
Five Star Energy Services, LLC
We are an Underground Utility Construction company operating out of the Southeastern Wisconsin area.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase