Controller jobs in Galveston, TX

In 1995, the three Sullivan brothers founded SLS with the goal to uphold integrity in every job, project, and action. For more than two decades, they and our leadership team have helped the company stay true to its mission by providing the highest quality service, while delivering projects on budget and on time. Our proven track record of excellent production ratings in the face of enormous challenges has made us a leader in the industry.

We are headquartered in Galveston, Texas, with offices throughout the United States and Caribbean Basin. Our national presence and our hands-on team of project executives, managers, superintendents, and construction professionals allow us to quickly mobilize and service any assignment, no matter the size or location.

Overview

The Project Controller works directly with the project team to oversee the financial functions necessary for profitable completion of the assigned project(s). The Project Controller has direct responsibility for all AP, AR, and compliance management processes. Additionally, the Project Controller is responsible for developing and improving systems and processes related to financial reporting, budget tracking, and variance analysis. The Project Controller position will report directly to the VP of Accounting, or his designee, and assure integration of financial accounting and treasury management practices, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and manages project AP, AR, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Work closely with the Project Executive and/or Project Manager to ensure accurate and timely tracking and issuing of change orders and subcontractor back charges.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s financial policies and procedures, including revenue recognition and payables processing.
• Manages project document repositories.
• Manage operational data and maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Work with the Financial Controller to set up internal control systems and develop and maintain proper policies for financial reporting.
• Review financial data monthly to ensure completeness of the data.
• Produce monthly owner draw requests/bills and present them as required.
• Prepare and update, regularly, project cash flow forecasts.
• Understand and manage job overhead costs (office space, office supplies, consumables, etc.)
• Analyze and forecast project profitability, revenue, budgets, and margin.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Frequent travel to project sites should be expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing financial reporting.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Capacity to handle pressure daily.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with CMIC preferred.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Travel

This position requires travel as needed, approximately 50%.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.