Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and proficient controller to oversee all financial and accounting activities for our growing $50 million dollar a year commercial construction company. The controller will lead the accounting team, implement strong financial controls, ensure accurate reporting, and provide strategic guidance to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate is an accounting and financial expert with deep experience as a professional or high officer, and a familiarity in construction or project-based industries is a plus. As a consummate financial leader, we seek a passionate individual with tremendous accounting and finance skills who will deliver in terms of accuracy, efficiency and reliability.
If you have deep accounting experience or financial leadership, along with being a person of great character, commitment and a dedication to excellence and a positive attitude, we urge you to apply with us today!
Key Responsibilities of the Controller include (but are not limited to):
Accounting Operations:
- Manage daily accounting operations with 3-person staff including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting practices.
- Ensure accuracy in job costing and project accounting
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
- Prepare monthly Work In Progress reports for large jobs
- Manage external audits and liaise with CPA, tax advisors, and ESOP administrators
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Monitor cash flow, forecasting, bank reconciliations, and capital requirements.
Strategic Leadership:
- Provide financial analysis and business insights to support strategic decisions.
- Partner with operations and project managers to track budgets, change orders, profitability, and performance bonuses
- Evaluate and improve internal controls, accounting systems, procedures, and accounting system training
Team Management
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff.
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics for the finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or project-based industries.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and financial controls.
- Experience with Jonas Construction Software or similar ERP systems.
- Proficient in Excel and financial modeling.
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Key Characteristics of the Controller
- Responsible – This combined with the ability to work independently or with a team along with great problem-solving skills and a knowledge of accounting and financial strategy working within the commercial construction industry
- Professionalism – Timely and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills along with a visible positive demeanor with a kind and optimistic disposition toward customers and co-workers
- Loves A Challenge – Thrives in a developing and growing environment, with an ability to manage various accounting and financial tasks as needed. Demonstrates flexibility and eagerness to collaborate and incorporate new skills .
- Focused with a Passion for Accuracy– The Ideal candidate is someone with a passion for accurate, timely and complete reporting and duty-fulfillment. A person who enjoys being trusted and relied upon to perform well by their colleagues and company leaders.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a living and breathing dynamic environment, readily adapting to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges as the organization develops and continues to grow
Benefits
At Eau Gallie Electric, we believe that great employees who deliver exceptional results in our community should be rewarded appropriately. We take a comprehensive view of compensation across pay vacations, insurance, retirement, and continuing education. We believe that by providing holistic compensation to our employees they will in turn be able to provide a differentiated service in the community.
Pay
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Bonuses: Pay for performance bonuses paid quarterly (based on the profitability of the company); target annual bonus is $5,000.00 per year
Vacation and Holiday
- 7 days Paid Time Off (PTO) (includes both vacation and sick time); employees receive 12 days of PTO after 5 years of service, PLUS.
- 9 Major Holidays paid (New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve)
- Eau Gallie Electric Bonus Week (1 additional week of Paid Time Off (PTO) during the week between Christmas and New Years to spend with your family and friends).
Insurance and Retirement
- 100% of the company paid health insurance.
- 100% match of the company 401k plan, up to 6% of total yearly pay.
- $75,000 in life insurance (paid for by the company)
- Short term and Long-term disability insurance (paid for by the company)
- Access to company therapist and/or minister as needed (paid for by the company)
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Our People Strategy
Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people that are excited about making an impact every day in the lives of those in our community. We believe that each addition to our team is an opportunity to make us sharper and deliver a higher quality experience to the customers in our community. What makes a great employee at Eau Gallie Electric is:
Authentic Values
We believe in doing the right thing in every situation. This is a foundational value for our company, and we are looking for candidates who always act with integrity. For us, that means admitting when we are wrong and making sure we take ownership when we make mistakes and fix them with honesty and integrity.
Prioritize Others
All people deserve to be treated with respect. We believe in being open-minded to new ideas and collaborative in how we work through problems. We believe that it is only through humility, valuing others more than ourselves, that we can truly be respectful to those around us and make a lasting impact on our community.
Technical Expertise
We have all been given a talent and expertise that is unique; we view this talent as sacred and something that can be grown, matured, and fostered throughout your career at Eau Gallie Electric; we work with you to identify your career aspirations and foster an environment where you can grow that talent that has been given to you.
Our Mission – Why We Exist
We are committed to successfully answering God’s call to help change people’s lives as we serve them in our community.
The Vision – What We Want to Do
We strive to provide a complete customer experience that is better, faster, smarter and of a higher value than the competition.
Our Values – How We Will Accomplish This Mission
Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Eau Gallie Electric. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place we are developing and how they make us uniquely successful.
- Loves a Challenge We excel at solving complex challenges; we are always looking for ways to continually seek innovative solutions that set us apart.
- Passion to Serve We recognize that we are not the center of the bullseye; we put those around us first.
- Growth Mindset We see the world around us as ever expanding; we are good stewards of our capabilities and invest in ourselves to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
- Be Authentic We treat those around us with respect. We are honest and speak with transparency; We admit when we are not ok and ask for help when we need it.
Process of Candidacy
If after reading this Opportunity Profile, you sense the gifts and experiences you possess are a good initial match for Eau Gallie Electric, Inc., we invite you to begin the “Expression of Interest” process. You may contact us at any stage of the process to get more information and to ask questions.
✓ Eau Gallie Electric is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Benefits Include
- ESOP company ownership
- 100% company paid health insurance
- Pension plan that funds a life insurance policy and an annuity
- 100% match company retirement plan, up to 6% of total yearly pay
- Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
- 10 major holidays paid
- Vacation days that increase with your tenure
- Paid maternity and paternity leave for qualifying events
- We provide sick days to support your well-being
- $75k life insurance, company paid
- Pay for performance bonuses paid quarterly (based on the profitability of your jobs). Average employee bonus is $1400 per quarter, more for superintendents
- Per diem compensation for eligible job opportunities
- Company paid journeyman and master electrician education courses, we cover the cost of the test and training
- Military veteran applicants are a plus, we are owned and operated by a Service Disabled Veteran
- This opening is for long term employment, we are not hiring for a specific job. No matter your experience level there will always be room to move up to increasing responsibility
- Quarterly company luncheon
- Mental health counseling
- Chaplain care
- Tuition assistance
Job Requirements
Experience
Experience: 7+ years - (Required) construction industry 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification
Driver’s License (Required)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Work Location
Office
Work Remotely
No
Benefits
- ESOP company ownership
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental bonus pay available
- Per diem for eligible jobs
- Quarterly company luncheon
- Mental health counseling
- Chaplain care
- Tuition assistance
About Us
We are located in the heart of Melbourne, FL, Eau Gallie Electric is one of the original electrical construction firms in Central Florida. Founded in 1948, we have decades of experience in all aspects of electrical work.
We offer you the opportunity to put your passion, talents and abilities to use by joining us in our long history of serving our community. We believe that great work has the ability to transform a community. It has been our primary goal for over 75 years to serve this community and put their needs first. This is what sets us apart and has led to us being a trusted name in the communities we serve.
Additional Information
- Waiting period for benefits may apply
- Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Long-term employment
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