Are you a financial powerhouse ready to step out from the shadows and into the driver’s seat? Ethos is looking for a high-octane Controller who may not have held the title before, but possesses the talent and relentless curiosity and drive to own it now. This isn't just a seat at the table—it’s a partnership where you’ll master the financial heartbeat of our fast growing company. If you are an ambitious professional with a deep 'hunger to know the business' and the drive to solve the complex puzzles of fast turn construction and renewables services, we will give you the keys to the department. Join us, and build the financial foundation for the next decade of our industry leading service company.

Controller initial focus will be on financial statements and state compliance, learning payroll process, followed by variance analysis (learning the business!). You will partner with CFO to learn our systems and processes.

Financial Transactions

Produce complete, timely, and accurate financial statements, variance analysis

Maintain accurate12-week cash flow forecast

Oversee compliance reporting for payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, 401k, in conjunction with outside payroll processor provide and benefits providers

Maintain a system of internal controls over accounting transactions

Management

Provide managerial accounting reporting and dashboards/KPIs to get information to the right level of the organization, to make great decisions

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, reduce non-value added work and increase efficiency and effectiveness

Manage and develop team including Staff Accountant, Administrative Assistant

Identify the right timing to add new resources as we grow

Reporting

Issue timely and complete financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Monitor performance vs internal targets; provide scorecard metrics

Prepare financial reports for internal use (the Board, lenders, investors)

Analyze variances from the budget and forecasts, and report significant issues to management

Compliance

Maintain books and records that would hold up to audit scrutiny (we are not yet audited but want to be audit ready)

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Manage weekly timesheet reviews and payroll processing (WorkforceGO!)

Support 401k reporting, financial portion of benefits administration, insurance renewal

Maintain Company qualifications in customer compliance systems (Avetta, Compliworks, ISNet) in partnership with Safety Manger and Operations

Sage Intacct (Accounting), Office 365, MS Dynamics (CRM), Sharepoint, WorkforceGO! (HRIS), heavy use of Excel for dashboard reporting, some powerpoint.

The Controller candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. Experience in the construction industry, with Percentage of Completion accounting helpful but not required. Demonstrated ability to run projects and deliver results. Must be team player who is able to analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate across the organization.

Primarily in an office environment, to enhance collaboration. This position qualifies for 1 day/week remote work. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Local candidates only; no relocation available.

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If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of renewable energy solutions, we invite you to apply for the Controller position at Ethos Distributed Solutions, Inc.