Controller, NexGen at Gray Inc. / Gray Construction in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

Controller, NexGen

US-KY-Lexington

Job ID: 2024-3286
Type: NexGen Contracting, LLC
# of Openings: 1
Category: ACCT-Accounting
Nexgen

Overview

NexGen is looking for a Controller to join the team in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

NexGen is a Gray Construction company that self-performs concrete, steel, equipment rigging and millwright services, and finishes for Gray Construction projects. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

Who we want… (Requirements)

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting/finance/business related degree; or a minimum seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing a team is preferable. Experience in construction accounting a plus. This team member must be physically present in the Lexington office.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Nexgen is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for financial reporting of NexGen Contracting as senior most financial role at newly formed self-perform construction entity. NexGen is currently 100% owned by Gray Construction, Inc, headquartered in Lexington, KY.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and other typical, period-end accounting schedules. Identify and resolve issues within sub-systems (fixed assets, inter-company balances, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.) to assure and improve accurate and timely output.
• Manage all month-end, quarter-end and year-end processing activities related to company transactions timely and accurately.
• Responsible for company general and administrative budgeting process and reporting. Work collaboratively with senior management, project teams and other departments to ensure that timely and appropriate information is communicated effectively and solicit ideas for improvement.
• Develop, maintain and implement systems, procedures and policies consistent with ethical and sound accounting and internal control practices and company policies and guidelines to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financials. Work closely with Gray Construction, Inc finance and accounting team to align parent company financial reporting, internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Manage all accounting functions and interfaces with external systems, including but not limited to UKG Payroll, Textura Payment; Concur Expense; FAS Fixed Assets, Fifth Third ACH; and Fifth Third Credit Card. Experience with CMiC a plus.
• Prepare month-end Work in Progress schedule with reconciliation to financial statements and associated journal entries .
• Responsible for day-to-day management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including providing direct support during peak periods and absences.
• Payroll processing managed by Gray Construction, however, this team member will be responsible for all payroll job cost entries, recording payroll into ERP System and reconciling all payroll reporting, including, but not limited to payroll tax and benefit liability accounts.
• Responsible for the management of the Accounts Payable function and team. The payables processing is primarily within a cloud-based integrated accounting system and includes: vendor setup, credit applications, contract processing, subcontractor payments, vendor payments, consultant payments, inter-company cash transfers, employee reimbursements and management of the credit card program.
• Maintain proper licensing for secretary of state, business licenses, payroll reporting, contractor’s licensing and sales tax reporting for growing company working in multiple states.
• Coordinate with Gray Construction tax department on sales tax issues for both customer billing and vendor invoices. Responsible for state and federal tax reporting to parent company for tax returns.
• Manage online treasury product and cash balances daily.
• Organize efforts during annual company audit by providing relevant information and documentation as needed. Assist with special projects, as necessary.
• Must possess advanced computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and scheduling applications. May require knowledge of applications specific to the department. Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Our Company will be proactive in employing and advancing qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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