Controller and Finance Leader
About Re:Build Manufacturing
At Re:Build Manufacturing, we're rebuilding America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy is to employ technology, systems, deep financial resources, and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market.
We are NOT private equity. We do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades, we want to make a difference in the US Manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage that can be derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.
We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, employees, communities, and investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide significant avenues for personal and professional growth.
Who we are looking for
As the Controller and Finance leader, you will lead the finance and accounting function, ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency. You will own aspects of the monthly financial close process, which includes inter-company transactions and reconciliations, recording and reviewing journal entries, and researching variances. Supporting business and managerial efforts through leadership and communication.
This is a very hands-on role and one where in addition to standard daily tasks, there will be special projects crucial to the growth & continuous improvement of our company. The position requires a highly motivated, "roll-up your sleeves" professional.
What you will get to do
Partner with the executive leadership team in helping to achieve the organization's financial goals and objectives through an impartial financial perspective, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Provide analytical insights and actionable recommendations to the business operating team to improve overall performance.
Provide oversight and strategic implementation of accounting practices and systems necessary to improve financial accuracy and accountability throughout the organization
Prepare and own accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and financial reports
Manage high-volume invoicing project-based billing operations for engineering services projects and Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely billing for hours and materials
Manage working capital including capital improvements, accounts receivable collections and maintain aging reports
Responsible for Budgeting/Forecasting and supporting efforts to achieve business objectives including analysis of the costs and profitability of the business
Develop & maintain KPI's and other data providing insight to highlight issues, contain costs, maintain/grow margins, and identify profitable growth opportunities
Assist third party on annual Tax and Audit
Ad hoc projects upon request
What you bring to the team
7+ years of overall dynamic finance-related experience in both Accounting & FP&A-type roles is highly preferred.
4 + years of working history with extensive experience in the project services industry
4-year Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, with CPA or CMA certification preferred
Experience with project-based accounting and revenue recognition for service contracts.
Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive growth & operational excellence
Strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for long-term contracts
Proficiency in project-based billing and accounts receivable management
Experience with intercompany transactions a plus.
Strong leader with a "whatever it takes" attitude; can thrive in a highly entrepreneurial environment and is very "hands-on."
Strong command of Microsoft Excel
Location - Merrimack, NH - 100% on site
The BIG payoff
We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.
Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!