Controller at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc.

Role and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present accurate, timely, and concise financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting systems to enhance the quality and efficiency of reporting.
• Coordinate and lead annual external audits.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for the company and affiliated entities.
• Review financial statements with ownership.
• Perform trend and variance analysis.
• Develop annual budget and analyze planned vs. actual performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements where applicable.

Financial Close Cycles:

• Oversee full cycle of month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities for a portfolio of companies, including review of income statements, balance sheets, and cash account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments are completed accurately and timely.
• Review and approve account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions and adjustments.
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Implement and maintain effective AP policies and procedures.
• Monitor AP aging reports and resolve any issues with vendors.

Project Accounting:

• Oversee project accounting to ensure accurate and timely tracking of project costs and revenues.
• Ensure proper budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for all projects.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Banking and Cash Flow Management:

• Manage banking relationships and ensure effective cash management.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and reports to inform strategic decision-making.

Taxes:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all corporate tax returns, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Ensure compliance with all sales and use tax regulations.
• Work with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities.

Insurance:

• Assist in managing the company's insurance policies, including general liability, property, workers' compensation, and other relevant coverage.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers and carriers to ensure adequate coverage and competitive rates.

Maintenance of Legal Entities:

• Maintain legal entities in CT Corp and ensure all related annual filings and compliance requirements are met.
• Manage the documentation and reporting for all legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Oversee Accounting, A/P, A/R, and job cost accounting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the accounting department.
• Ensure continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate governance requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by CFO.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
• Experience: 10-15 years accounting and/or finance, including 3+ years in a leadership role, with experience in controllership and construction financial management
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced technical ERP system skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Expertise in financial reporting and budget management
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.

Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.