Assistant Division Controller

Swinerton•Concord, CA

9d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Summary: To assist Division Controller with the division’s financial operations and assist with managing the Region’s accounting activities. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Demonstrate ability to perform all functions of the Division Accounting Manager position (refer to position description) • Manage and administer all Division accounting functions, Human Resources/personnel management, and forecasting manpower requirements and implementing recruitment activities to maintain adequate levels of accounting personnel to support projects and/or construction requirements • Review the quality and timeliness of cost reports and field accounting information processed through Company systems • Implement standard accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, Regulatory Agencies, and company policies; initiate corrective measures as required • Work closely with corporate Finance and Accounting departments to ensure all necessary systems are working as intended • Work with Division management in the developing and reporting of strategic plans, goals, budgets, business planning, monthly/quarterly audits, and related financial information and monitor performance against these standards • Provide financial and/or accounting input to estimating/preconstruction department for inclusion in bids and proposals • Participate in management, client and project meetings as required • Review project financial information including A/R, billing, and cost for reasonableness • Monitor A/R and cash flow • Perform risk management duties including file liens, check owner and subs financial conditions and sub and owner pre-qualifications, contract terms, claims, monitor insurance, bonds, and SubGuard compliance • Communicate with other departments to ensure corporate procedures regarding sub and owner billing are being followed • Coordinate with operations to make sure in contract bill rates are in compliance • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Four-year business or accounting degree, or equivalent
Minimum of four years construction accounting experience, with two years supervisory experience
Knowledge of and experience with on-line, integrated accounting systems
Strong analytical, interpersonal and project management skills
Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Knowledge of PC-based spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to perform all functions of the Division Accounting Manager position (refer to position description)
Manage and administer all Division accounting functions, Human Resources/personnel management, and forecasting manpower requirements and implementing recruitment activities to maintain adequate levels of accounting personnel to support projects and/or construction requirements
Review the quality and timeliness of cost reports and field accounting information processed through Company systems
Implement standard accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, Regulatory Agencies, and company policies; initiate corrective measures as required
Work closely with corporate Finance and Accounting departments to ensure all necessary systems are working as intended
Work with Division management in the developing and reporting of strategic plans, goals, budgets, business planning, monthly/quarterly audits, and related financial information and monitor performance against these standards
Provide financial and/or accounting input to estimating/preconstruction department for inclusion in bids and proposals
Participate in management, client and project meetings as required
Review project financial information including A/R, billing, and cost for reasonableness
Monitor A/R and cash flow
Perform risk management duties including file liens, check owner and subs financial conditions and sub and owner pre-qualifications, contract terms, claims, monitor insurance, bonds, and SubGuard compliance
Communicate with other departments to ensure corporate procedures regarding sub and owner billing are being followed
Coordinate with operations to make sure in contract bill rates are in compliance
Complete other responsibilities as assigned