Controller

COMPANY OVERVIEW:  Our client is an international presence by providing complete door-to-door services up to and including final erection of heavy and extra-heavy project components world-wide, including the industry of modularized items.

POSITION:   Controller

COMPENSATION:  Competitive salary + DOE

BENEFITS:  Standard package

LOCATION:  Southeast Houston, Texas

SUMMARY:  The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant / controller in the construction industry in the US (preferably in a senior role). The Financial Controller shall work in our Houston office, for the US corporation and its subsidiaries in Mexico and Canada.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing all operations in the accounting department, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledgers, cost accounting, revenue recognition and inventory accounting
• Coordinating and directing budgetary and financial forecasts both P&L and Balance sheet
• Coordinating regulatory reporting
• Preparing and publishing monthly management financial statements and cashflow projections
• Researching technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Managing of auditors and compliance with management accounting policies
• Ensuring quality control for financial reporting and transactions
• Managing and complying with reporting requirements and tax filings for local, state and federal government
• Developing and documenting accounting policies and business processes to strengthen internal controls and improve reporting
• Guiding financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Helping develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirement: a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or another closely related field.
• Preferred: Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant).
• Experience
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience and controlling with documented history of financial project management.
• Skills
• In-depth understanding of accounting, financial data analysis and business concepts. Soft skills to motivate a team of 3 individuals in the US and one in Mexico.
• Organization, math, attention to detail, written and verbal communication (in English, preferred if also in Spanish) interpersonal, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, self-motivated, Problem-solving, Financial reporting, Reliability, proficiency with Information technology and accounting software (Microsoft Navision preferred). Availability to travel internationally

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