Controller

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Catamount is on a mission to be the construction partner of choice. Every day, we build the infrastructure that matters; the distribution center that ships the gift you need tomorrow, the restaurants where you celebrate life, the assisted living community where loved ones are cared for, your first apartment, the facility you seek out when you need the best medical care, and the fire stations that hold our heroes - Catamount builds communities. We are passionate employee owners and we are looking for team members who want to build their future with us.

At Catamount, we enable opportunity and growth. We invest in training and continuing education while maintaining an open door philosophy which fosters collaboration and teamwork. We work hard, but we also know when it is time to build in balance. We support each other so that when you work here, you feel the Catamount difference.

Position Overview:

The Controller coordinates all daily aspects of the accounting department. They assist Project Managers and Project Coordinators with project costs. The Controller processes financials for all entities and supplies owners and leadership with the necessary information to make informed strategic business decisions, and supervises the Accounting Team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions
• Prepare and coordinate financial statements and activities of external auditors
• Provide the leadership team with the necessary financial information to make strategic business decisions
• Direct the vision and strategy for optimum efficiency and accuracy; provide solutions and implement new processes for accounting to increase efficiency
• Continually assess accounting operations, anticipate customer/employee needs, and make recommendations for improvement
• Participate in strategic planning discussions with leaders of the organization
• Encourage and train the accounting team to problem-solve and work as a team to provide and implement new ideas
• Expert use of Viewpoint accounting software and trains others as needed
• Maintain confidentiality at all times with all business information, owner information and financial status of the company

Skills & Qualifications:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Certified Public Accountant certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in using financial software and ERP systems. Experience with construction-specific software is a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why you might love working here:

• You will have the opportunity to support a growing team and company in a true learning and mentoring environment. Our Divisions have the “feel” of a small business while offering the resources of a large company.
• Our work spans across a multitude of market sectors, providing opportunities to shift between project types
• We’re 100% employee owned. It’s not just a unique wealth building and retirement benefit, it helps align our people and goals as we share our successes
• Catamount offers a rich benefits portfolio that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) Plan; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and other optional programs such as Pet Insurance, AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Policies. *Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements and additional detail.

Compensation:

In addition to offering competitive base pay ($140,000-165,000), Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, profit sharing, new hire referrals, and business development commissions.

Catamount Constructors Incorporated does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiting firms. Any resume submitted to any employee of Catamount without a prior executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Catamount Constructors Incorporated. Recruiting agencies - thank you for not calling or emailing.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.