Finance Manager, Controller

CONTOUR MINING AND CONSTRUCTION - 2.6

Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Staff supervision Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree Managing accounting teams Payroll systems (technically supported) Productivity software Full Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for overseeing the company's accounting and financial management functions, including financial reporting, job cost accounting, internal controls, and cash management. This role partners closely with operations and executive leadership to provide financial insights that drive profitability, improve project performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports:

Accounting Staff Location:

Columbia, South Carolina Type:

Full time, on site

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financials and Periodic Close Process Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with clear timelines and accountability. Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements. Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Collaborate with external auditors to complete the annual audit or review of company financial statements and footnotes. Prepare management financials and KPI reports. Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies and procedures. Construction and Equipment Accounting Maintain and monitor job cost accounting, WIP schedules and percentage of completion reporting. Review project financial performance and support operations with cost and margin analysis Ensure accurate and timely capture and coding of job costs. Partner with project management to enable an operational understanding of costs incurred and ensure accurate cost-to-complete estimates for all jobs. Manage equipment department accounting to accurately capture and categorize costs, job utilization, and profitability. Support the preparation and tracking of job cost estimates, contract billing, retainage tracking, and revenue recognition compliance. Work with management to identify and analyze margin variances, cost overruns, and opportunities to increase profitability. Cash Flow, Forecasting, and Risk Management Responsible for working capital management and cash forecasts. Monitor customer invoicing, assisting as needed. Monitor AR aging and support collections to maintain healthy cash flow. Monitor accounts payable and manage pay-when-paid arrangements. Participate in the development of operational budgets and forecasts. Review contracts. Support banking, bonding, and insurance relationships by preparing reports needed for insurance audits, lender reporting, and related information. Systems and Processes Utilize the company's technology solutions to drive process improvements across AP, AR, payroll, expense management and related processes. Automate and improve the processes to produce meaningful financial, KPI, and related reports.

Additional Responsibilities:

Support general office operations as needed in a small-team environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills/Abilities Ability to provide clear financial counsel to non-financial leaders. Excellent accounting skills. Prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance experience Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized construction accounting software. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance required. 5+ years of related experience required. Construction and percentage of completion accounting experience is highly preferred. CPA license and/or CCIFP designation preferred.

Personal Attributes:

Be honest, trustworthy, and dependable. Demonstrate a positive attitude, always strive to learn, and put in the extra effort for the team. Be a flexible problem solver. Possess high integrity and accountability. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. Deal with the public and your co-workers in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to work overtime as needed. Ability to travel as needed.