Controller

Based in Orangeburg, SC, we are a full-service contractor specializing in land clearing & grubbing, site grading, demolition and SCDOT highway work.  Palmetto Sitework Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status.

Description of Position

The Controller will be responsible for the accounting operations of Palmetto Sitework Services.  This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk for the company.  Additionally, the Controller will analyze cost structures, provide financial insights, and contribute to strategic decision-making for the company.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting operations of the company.

• Provides financial reporting and analysis as required by President and / or Operations Manager.

• Assists with development of project budgets.

• Ensures accurate, systematic, and timely recording of all transactions.

• Oversees activity of accounting staff, tax managers, and other positions.

• Oversee employee training programs and identify developmental needs within the accounting team; ensure cross-training of critical capabilities.

• Participates in the development and implementation of job cost data gathering procedures from field operations

• Works with project management staff to ensure proper compliance with accounting procedures, including reviewing and analyzing job cost estimates periodically.

• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports.

• Assists with the development of company’s annual budget and financial planning; report significant budget differences to management

• Works with outside accounting and financial firms.

• Provides occasional assistance with weekly payroll process.

• Continually seeks to enhance and implement more systematic and timely accounting processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Position

• Education & Certification – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Recommended Work Experience – A minimum of 7 years of cost accounting experience; CPA is strongly preferred but less important the greater the relevant accounting experience possessed; Experience in heavy civil construction industry, including road work and / or heavy equipment strongly preferred; Proficient with multiple accounting software packages required

• Physical Demands – Prolonged sitting, standing, climbing, bending, lifting, keying, reaching, grasping, reading, speaking, and listening

• Working Conditions – Work from designated space within Palmetto Sitework Services Corporate Office(s) required daily; Occasional, local, and regional travel to external meetings and functions and project sites as required; Potential work outside normal business hours