The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.
Position Overview
The Controller plays a critical role as a business partner to the General Manager, providing leadership, strategic insight, and fostering talent development within the organization. This position oversees financial operations across multiple lines of business, including aggregate quarries, asphalt plants, and road construction, ensuring robust financial performance, operational efficiency, and adherence to company policies.
Key Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Financial Oversight and Reporting
Manage month-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, inventory adjustments, and P&L reviews, ensuring alignment with budget and investigating variances Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and ensure the accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet account Lead the completion of annual and semi-annual financial reports, ensuring timely and accurate submission
Budgeting and Forecast
Develop and manage the company's annual budget, collaborating with department heads to ensure to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Provide regular financial updates and forecasts to senior management, advising on business performance and emerging risks and opportunities
Internal Controls and Compliance
Enforce adequate controls to safeguard company assets, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with all SOX controls and OMG and Shelly accounting policies and procedures
Manage responses to internal and external audit requests, ensuring all financial practices adhere to regulatory and company standards
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment Support operations managers by providing financial analysis and strategic insights to optimize decision-making across business lines
Strategic Analysis and Process Improvement
Utilize advanced financial analysis tools (Excel, Hyperion/Essbase) to support key business decisions, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement best practices
Collaborate with leadership to drive synergies across the business and challenge existing processes to improve overall performance
Additional Responsibilities
Business Partner
Providing strategic financial insight and independent perspectives, challenging business assumptions to improve performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with broader organizational goals, driving business synergies
Ensuring accountability to drive results
Leadership
Demonstrate strong leadership by taking ownership of organizational objectives and inspiring others to achieve success
Foster a culture of open communication, confidence, and innovation, leading by example and supporting new ideas and solutions
Demonstrating and communicating CRH's core values, vision and purpose embodied within the Four Pillars
Build and develop high-performing teams, driving collaboration and maximizing the potential of individuals and the broader organization
Strategic Thinker
Looking beyond the immediate and local concerns for the underlying issues, trends and influences that can be harnessed to create sustainable competitive advantages for the organization
Identifying enterprise risk for opportunities through solutions aligned with the CRH Four Pillars
Developer of Talent
Supporting recruitment, development and diversity of talent in all functions across the organization
Promoting CRH wide career options to maximize impact and using Individual Development Plans and coaching to enhance and broaden skills
Supporting long term growth of individual and business objectives
Other Requirements:
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary
Commitment to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures
Strong ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and trust within the organization and Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies
Proven ability to develop relationships and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule - timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Direct and manage accounting staff, ensuring work is properly planned, assigned, and executed in alignment with company objectives. Provide coaching and professional development to direct reports, guiding them in technical and leadership growth.
Hold team members accountable for performance, offering constructive feedback, rewards, and corrective actions as needed
Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA/CPA a plus
Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and control processes
Management experience preferred
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with Hyperion experienced is preferred
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date: Nov 14, 2024
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
Job Segment: Business Process, ERP, MBA, Management, Technology
