Sciens Building Solutions · 19 hours ago
Controller
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expSciens Building Solutions is seeking a Controller who will oversee financial and operational reporting while collaborating closely with the CFO and Division president. This leadership role involves developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing the company's financial management systems.
IndustrialMechanical EngineeringElectrical DistributionSecurityService Industry
Responsibilities
Partners with CFO to develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, financial strategy, linked metrics, and procedures in regard to financial and operational management including budgeting and accounting
Establishes sound internal financial management control systems and develops procedures to continuously improve internal control systems
Leads preparation of ongoing required financial statements and operating reports ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Reviews financial statements and operating reports with all parties of interest, including gap analysis and recommendations to improve performance
Oversees and ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions and accounting data and ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
Oversees various DOL, IRS, 401(k), and medical compliance regulations
Oversees DCAA and other compliance requirements for any publicly-funded projects
Leads the coordination with CPA firm of preparation of external audit materials, external GAAP financial reporting, and all tax compliance and reporting
Manages annual audit and auditor relations
Responsible for monthly business review package, and ownership and delivery of monthly reporting package to platform CFO
Preparation/analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends
Initiates and optimizes appropriate strategies to enhance cashflow and working capital positions
Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and management team
Manages ongoing banking and bonding requirements
Leads ERP system deployment and operation
Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA required
5-10 years of experience as a Controller
Strong cost accounting skills, including standard costing processes and percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition
Solid inventory management skills
Strong leadership: A proactive and passionate advocate for the business
Sense of urgency with an 'all hands on deck' attitude
Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to help achieve departmental and company goals
Verbal/written communication skills: Speaks/writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification
Actively participates in meetings. Presents himself/herself in a professional manner
Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, and develops innovative approaches and ideas
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events
Strong organizational skills: Versatile and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong work ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done
Demonstrates exceptional follow through
Occasional travel, including overnight, if necessary
A proactive partner with the leadership/management team
Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others
Creates a sense of team spirit and helps to create a positive work environment
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational core values. Follows through on commitments
Preferred
MBA desired
Benefits
Paid time off plan and holidays.
401(k) matching.
Short term and long-term disability.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
Life insurance.
Professional career development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company
Sciens Building Solutions
Sciens Building Solutions is a provider of fire detection and security services.
Founded in 2015San Francisco, California, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-10Acquired
2018-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kurt Schoonover
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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