Director of Finance and Accounting

Company: The Wilner Group
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

The Wilner Group has partnered with a high growth nationally certified woman business enterprise that provides traffic safety services and products to utility companies, private contractors, and specialty firms!
We are searching for a Director of Finance & Accounting / Controller to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:
Ensure quality controls over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Provide recommendations to EVP and CFO on internal controls, policies and risk management that comply with established best practices.
Assist in preparing timely monthly financial statements.
Oversee month-end closings, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and billing processes.
Analyze and explain account variances on financial statements (specifically P&L and B-S).
Review the company's general ledger to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
Prepare, analyze and present monthly Work In Progress (WIP) reports.
Develops budgets and cash flow reporting.
Responsible for Treasury functions and liaison with financial institutions.
Perform period internal audits of transactional processes.
Develop strong accounting processes in both the billing and purchasing cycles.
Assist in preparing and maintaining work papers and support documentation for annual audits.
Manages the organizations Accounting, AR and AP teams.
Oversee Payroll department inclusive of workers comp and payroll audits and will collaborate with Human Resources on benefits, fringes and disability insurance.
Liaison with the tax department to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate tax strategies in a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications:
Proven experience as Financial Controller or other similar position in construction related industry (preferred), for 7-9 years.
Must possess a deep understanding of GAAP and knowledge of systems.
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting).
Experience with: consolidations, inter-companies, data analysis and account reconciliations.
Proficient in MS Office (with strong working knowledge in excel).
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Experience in Accumatica, Sage 300 Construction (i.e. Timberline) is a strong plus+.
Public Accounting with a CPA and/or MBA a plus.

What are the Benefits of Joining our Client?
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and incentives
401(k)
Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time

The Wilner Group is a professional staffing and talent management firm. We will match your career goals with contract, contract to hire or direct hire/permanent placement positions. Joining our Talent Network will enhance your job search and application process.

Please visit our website for more open opportunities and to join our talent network https://wilnergroup.com/candidates/

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