Top Division Controller jobs in Austin, TX

Our story began in 1953 and is co-authored by Louis Spaw and Frank Glass.  We are an employee-owned, Texas-based construction services provider and our purpose is to provide our clients with the absolute best construction experience.  At the heart of our organization, is our people, and together we strive to fulfill our purpose each day by living the SpawGlass Way: Build Trust, Be Professional, Live Teamwork, Be Passionate and Think Like an Owner.

As our Division Controller, you will have overall responsibility for the effective, efficient, and ethical administration of the Division’s day-to-day business affairs, in accordance with SpawGlass policy. Every day we will rely on your oversight of all divisional accounting and financial reporting matters, along with your ability to manage and reduce the Division’s exposure to risk arising from the execution of contractual obligations. To thrive in this role, you will need to leverage your ability to quickly form new relationships within an organization for the purpose of being able to effectively work cross-functionally both within your division and across the entire company of SpawGlass.

• Lead the Austin division accounting team
• Direct and coordinate the accounting, forecasting, and other financial operations of the Austin Division
• Partner with the Corporate Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and Division President to prepare financial and business reports
• Work closely with the Division President, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other project team members to conduct monthly reviews of all projects in progress
• Assess, develop and maintain a strong focus on risk management, including interrelated areas of contract language, financing, bonding, insurance, etc.
• Provide practical advice to our operations teams aimed at maximizing profit of the Austin Division balanced with minimizing the business risk assumed in pursuit of profit

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with related experience in financial and managerial reporting as well as technical knowledge; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Strong understanding and thorough knowledge of general accounting principles with an emphasis on construction accounting methods, including the application of general accounting theory and GAAP
• Microsoft Office proficiency (emphasis on Excel), experience with various accounting systems, and a strong aptitude to learn new systems

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.