The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market. Since our company began in 1982, our growth has been firmly rooted in the pride of our craftsmen, coupled with a blend of stellar project management and industry leading knowledge. As a 100% employee-owned company, we share a commitment to our team success and represent that responsibility in a professional, dynamic way to both our clients and the communities in which we serve.
As a key leader in our Accounting and Financial Reporting group, the Senior Construction Controller will work with the other members of the group, other finance leaders and operational people to support all aspects of accounting, reporting and analysis for their respective company or companies.
Great Reasons to Join Romanoff:
- 9x Employee Voted Top Work Place
- Highly Competitive Wage
- Excellent Benefits Package (Health/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
- $15k Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
- Training and Support
- Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Apprenticeship
Competitive compensation package that includes Salary, Bonuses, ESOP and Wellness benefits
Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Construction Controller
- Develop and mentor Assistant Controller(s) and Construction Administrator staff to ensure compliance with day-to-day policies and procedures and cost accounting
- Responsible for the preparation of individual and monthly combined contract statuses to review the financial position of all open jobs
- Responsible for reconciling accounts payable, accounts receivables, cash reconciliation, bank transactions and purchase orders
- Duties include tracking license renewals, tax payments, vendor setup, fixed asset setup, and use tax accruals
- Review and post monthly journal entries in support of accounting transactions and consolidation requirements
- Provide accounting and reconciliation support to the specific company(s)/division(s) covered and their monthly, quarterly, and yearly close procedures
- Perform monthly P&L review for needed accruals/comparison and trend analysis
- Create and analyze financial reports from Sage Accounting System (Timberline)
- Perform and/or review general ledger account reconciliations in support of internal control procedures
- Complete special project assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
- Jointly responsible with the Division Manager for the review and collection of Accounts Receivable
Key Competencies / Skills of the Senior Construction Controller
- Solid knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting preferred
- Experience in the construction industry and Percentage of Completion/Cost to Cost accounting preferred
- General understanding of construction insurance, bonding requirements, lien laws and sales tax for contractors preferred
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and Word
- Collaborative, team-oriented individual willing to assist wherever needed to ensure the group provides accurate and timely financial information
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to clearly articulate issues to management as situations arise
- Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and under pressure. Comfortable challenging the status quo to improve effectiveness
- At ease in an environment of change, supports, manages and initiates change within the organization
- Ability to coach and teach team members
- Problem solving, analytical professional
Prior Experience
- 3-5 years of prior controller or assistant controller experience preferred
- 3-5 years of Construction experience required
- Manager experience in public accounting will satisfy experience requirement
- Experience in general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Benefits and Compensation
Romanoff provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.
The Romanoff Group of Companies considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an equal opportunity employer.