Supervisory or lead experience at a progressively responsible level
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes
Effective communication skills across various levels of the organization
Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
Ability to effectively coach, mentor and train others to meet performance expectations
Ability to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives
Responsibilities
Performs complex accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information
Coordinates the monthly close process for the field controller group to ensure the timing and accuracy of the financial reporting
Prepares and reviews required supporting documentation and financial statements to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures
Assists the Area Director of Finance in the review and analysis of operating results and key performance metrics for field reporting packages
Ensures that the standard monthly and quarterly reporting packages are available and distributed to the Area functional experts
Assists the Area Director of Finance with accounting direction and analytical support for other departments in the Area (sales, operations, maintenance, customer service, etc.)
At request of Area Director of Finance, attends monthly DOR or AOR meetings to provide financial support and direction
Assists the Area Director of Finance in the management of the accounting workflow across all departments (sales, customer service, operations, HR, etc.). Ensures there are proper internal controls in place, including compliance with Company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements
Assists the Area Director of Finance in conducting periodic reviews of divisional balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
Assists the Area Director of Finance with pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, acquisitions and any market development projects
Coordinates and reviews the post implementation reporting for awarded bids and market development projects
Supports the Area Director of Finance during the annual budget and forecasting process and assists with analytical review
Assists in the coordination and preparation of field budgets, forecasts and variance reports as required by Area management
Ensures that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met
Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews
Manages and monitors capital expenditures process within the Area to ensure compliance with capital budgets and capital policies
Manages and monitors the monthly capital forecast to ensure Field divisions identify appropriate reasoning for variance
Ensures that the month end capital expenditures are reconciled
Assists the Area Director of Finance with the onboarding, training and development of accounting staff at the division
Provides direction and acts as a resource to the field accounting group to ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of work
Performs monthly close or other related accounting activities during periods of vacancy or transition at various field locations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent