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Waters Construction Co Financial Controller in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Position: Financial Controller Work Location: Bridgeport, CT Schedule: Monday to Friday Pay: $160,000 to $175,000 DOE Supplemental Pay: Bonus based on individual and company performance

Waters Construction Company is seeking a multi-faceted controller for our medium-sized construction company. On average, the company does 50-to-65-million-dollars of work annually and our employee count is between 75 and 110. A proven track record and willingness to be a team player is an absolute must! The right individual will uphold our values of SAFE, SMART, POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, and ADAPTABLE. Outcomes that must be accomplished:

  • Timely and accurate financial reporting which includes performing the month-end and year-end closes and maintaining the appropriate supporting schedules.
  • Manage cash flow on a weekly, monthly, and annual time scale.
  • Manage lines of credit.
  • Manage accounting staff, including:
    • Ensuring timely, accurate recording and payment of all employees
    • Ensuring timely, accurate recording and payment of all vendor invoices
  • Manage cost reporting to operations using percent of completion accounting principles and practices.
  • Manage and continually improve the use of financial software for greater efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy.
  • Ensure timely compliance reporting and payment of taxes and union benefits.
  • Manage accounts receivable and collections.
  • Manage yearly insurance RFQ and audits.
  • Manage any public agency.
  • Work in tandem with Waters Construction Auditors to ensure timely issuance of annual audited financial statements.
  • Provide timely and insightful analytical support to company leadership to support operational decision-making.
  • Manage IT consulting firm to ensure satisfactory availability and uptime of hardware and software systems used to operate the company.

Core Competencies:

  • Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and how they apply to medium-sized companies

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead accounting staff

Demonstrated ability to advise the operational side of the organization

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