Controller

As a Controller at our Norcross, Georgia location, you will be responsible for overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job cost accounting, and cash flow management. You'll ensure that financial reporting is accurate and complies with accounting standards, specifically within the construction supply industry. You'll also manage project-based accounting and enforce inventory controls to keep projects aligned with milestones and budgets.

Candidates interested in the Controller position at our Norcross office should have proven experience in financial management, particularly within the construction supply industry. Strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting standards and compliance, and exceptional leadership and communication abilities are key qualifications for this role.

The Controller position in Norcross, Georgia offers a competitive salary of $125k, along with bonuses and an excellent benefits package. We believe in rewarding our team members for their dedication and contributions to the company's success.

In our Norcross, Georgia office, you can expect a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. We focus on operational excellence and teamwork, fostering a culture where professionals can thrive and make impactful contributions to the organization.

The Controller role is crucial for our company's success as it directly influences financial management and operational efficiency. By providing strategic financial insights and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, the Controller helps optimize profitability and aligns financial projects with business goals.

When answering this question, focus on specific roles and responsibilities you've held in financial management, highlighting your expertise in project-based accounting and compliance standards in the construction supply industry. Use examples to illustrate your contributions to previous companies.

Discuss your systematic approach to ensuring compliance. You might mention conducting regular audits, keeping updated with industry regulations, and training teams on compliance protocols. Concrete examples will help demonstrate your proactive strategy.

Talk about your methods for forecasting cash flow, monitoring expenses, and optimizing accounts receivable. Mention tools or software you use and how these strategies have led to improved cash flow in previous projects or roles.

Explain your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks based on deadlines and urgencies. Emphasize your experience coordinating multiple projects and how clear communication with your team helps in effective task management.

Offer a specific scenario where you identified inefficiencies and the actionable steps you took to address them. Discuss the outcomes, such as cost savings or improved reporting timelines, that resulted from your initiatives.

Discuss your approach to identifying, analyzing, and correcting discrepancies promptly. You might also emphasize the importance of transparency and communication with your team to address issues collaboratively.

Highlight the financial software and tools you're skilled in, such as accounting systems, ERP software, or data analysis tools. Explain how these have enhanced your efficiency in financial reporting and management.

Share a specific instance where you tailored complex financial data into easily digestible information for stakeholders. Mention how you prepared and what impact your presentation had on decision-making.

Discuss industry-specific challenges like fluctuating material costs, compliance with changing regulations, and managing cash flow during project cycles. Providing insights on how you've addressed these challenges will illustrate your industry knowledge.

Talk about your leadership approach and the importance of open communication, team-building activities, and how you encourage team members to share ideas. This shows your commitment to a positive work culture.