Job Description

The Controller will report to the President. They will provide the financial acumen and leadership needed to grow the Company’s market position and drive performance improvement, working capital, capital allocation, and operational metrics. Functional responsibilities will include financial / operational reporting and internal control, cash and credit facilities management, financial planning and analysis, risk management operations, information technology, and cost control. This will include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve assets and report accurate financial results. The Controller will be based in Temp-Con’s headquarters located in Shawnee, KS.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Operational and Strategic partner to the President to help shape the overall direction of the company.
• Oversee the organizations accounting and finance function and the information
  technology function and performance at all levels.
  
• Evaluate, manage and motivate all direct reports with a strong emphasis on planning, organization,
  preparation, follow-up and internal communication.
  
• Play a strategic role as a proactive advisor/coach to the leadership team (with support from the
  Sponsor) on infrastructure required to support the continued growth of the overall business.
  
• Implement and drive a program of continued improvement of accounting and operational processes
  and controls.
  
• Institute and drive a system to track percentage of completion around jobs, projects and costing.
  
• Oversee and manage the selection, testing and implementation of a fully integrated ERP system.
  
• Direct the timely preparation of all financial reports, including income statement, balance sheet, and
  cash flow statements.
  
• Provide direction and ultimate oversight of the annual audit process.
  
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and develop appropriate analytical tools to help proactively drive
  business results.
  
• Evaluate and advise on growth initiatives and acquisitions.
  
• Maintain compliance with lender requirements in a leveraged Private Equity environment, including
  monthly compliance with lender covenants on existing debt.
  
• Develop and manage cash flow forecasts

Education And Experience:

• An undergraduate degree is necessary, while an advanced degree or additional
  designations/certifications would be advantageous (MBA/CPA).
  
• 15 years of success in progressively responsible finance roles, including 5 years in a top financial
  leadership position.
  
• A background in public accounting.
  
• Experience working within a formal leadership team and Board structure.
  
• Experience working with private equity-owned businesses, including rigorous reporting
  requirements (detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly financial statements as well as operational
  dashboards).
  
• Experience working in the construction industry and / or a company that requires project based
  accounting.
  
• Display an increasing level of responsibility within roles, including operational knowledge in
  running a service and project-based business.
  
• Knowledge and familiarity with leveraged lending requirements, including affirmative and negative covenants, reporting, etc.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.