Controller at O'Brien & Company – Portland, Oregon

As Controller you oversee company accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement production. Work directly with CFO and external CPA, financial institutions, insurance agencies. Manage work in process reports, year-end taxes, quarterly reports and oversee project profit/loss tracking. Manage GL issues with AR/AP and all aspects of invoicing and collections. This position is eligible for Remote/Hybrid work.

Main Role & Responsibilities:

• Supports the innovation of the design and building process to identify financial growth opportunities

• Work with accounting team on day-to-day operations, audit transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, job costings and payroll

• Maintain and perform skilled reviews of Work in Progress reporting and revenue recognition

• Extract data from the accounting software to provide detailed and relevant reports

• Prepare and process financial statements with external partners for regulatory reporting, such as the CPA, Banks, and Insurance agencies.

• Oversee and executive month-end close activities in collaboration with Accounting Manager

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including cash flow, ratios and trend analysis

• Manage tax planning, property sales and asset management

• Oversee monthly general ledger entries and account reviews and reconciliations

• Assure compliance and establish internal controls and policies

• Collaborate with the CFO, CEO and COO on company’s financial strategy and planning

• Collaborate with the Design and Build teams on best practices related to accounting functions

• 4 Year Degree in Accounting from an Accredited institution

• 5+ Years of experience in finance management, ideally in construction industry

• Experience leading a staff of accounting professionals

• In-depth knowledge of accounting software (preferably Viewpoint/Vista/Trimble)

• Familiar with construction processes in relation to project set-up, change orders, billing and closeout

• Service oriented; driven to provide excellent service throughout the organization

• Skilled ability to manage tasks and conflicting priorities and deadlines

• Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills