Assistant Controller
Oldcastle

Job ID: 498115

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

Position Summary

APAC-Kansas is currently searching for an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing the company's accounting and finance operations. This position will be hands-on in a decentralized, diversified structure allowing candidates to work in a small company environment while having exposure and career opportunities of a large enterprise. This position will have two direct reports and have oversight over a total of four employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The candidate will work with the Controller and Area Controllers as well as senior staff to ensure timeliness and accuracy of month-end closing and financial reporting

• Support the company's CapEx process including project justifications, manage CapEx spend oversight and reporting, and oversee the fixed asset system

• Collaborate across Accounting, Operations and other departments to develop timely financial analysis, reports, KPI's and trend data to assist in better understanding business performance

• Lead the standard cost reviews and subsequent updates to company systems

• Drive improvement in financial processes and quality of financial data through the use of automation, improving system efficiencies and elimination of non-value added work

• Work with Controller in preparation of both internal and external audits

• Manage incoming materials accounting function ensuring proper receipt of raw materials into inventory systems and posting of related invoices to A/P

• Support various ongoing accounting and reporting initiatives including ERP and bolt-on system implementations, internal controls and accounting standards updates

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university in accounting or related field

• Master's degree or CPA license preferred

• Highly personable and effective communicator

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion

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 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!

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Wichita
Job Segment: ERP, Technology

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