Controller

Job Title: Controller – Gowan/Garrett, Inc Reports to: CFO Location: Houston, TX FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt Date: 12/13/23 COMPANY OVERVIEW Gowan/Garrett Mechanical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc.
EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance.
For 10 consecutive years EMCOR Group, Inc.
has been named one of the Top 5 "World's Most Admired" Companies in the Engineering and Construction Industry by Fortune®.
We are Houston’s largest single-source provider of premier construction, tenant buildouts, fabrication, HVAC contracting, and mechanical services.
Over the years we’ve built solid, long-term client relationships that have resulted in 85% repeat business.
We are a subsidiary of EMCOR Group a Fortune 500® company.
Combine EMCOR’s financial strength and award-winning, industry-leading safety program with Gowan/Garretts’ wide range of capabilities and extensive HVAC and mechanical construction experience, and you have the ideal team to meet all your facilities requirements and ensure a solid return on your investment.
SUMMARY The Controller ensures that company goals and objectives are met by maintaining the integrity of the accounting and data processing systems and by ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are in place to maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC, company and corporate reporting requirements.
The Controller may work with human resources on related business needs and will partner with other company managers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all operating unit assets including fixed assets and accounts receivable.
Manage cash flow by coordinating timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers working with accounts receivable.
Coordinate timely payments with suppliers.
Assist in preparation of the company’s financial reporting package and ancillary documentation timely and in accordance with applicable established policies and procedures.
Manage all data processing operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting as required.
Ensure financial and accounting functions, financial controls, and records meet all federal, state, local and company regulatory requirements.
Review contracts noting billing, payment, retention, bonding and insurance terms as well as any other issue that may be of concern or liability to the company and recommend appropriate modifications to senior management.
Ensure executed contracts and all executed change orders, bond, certificate of insurance and applicable subcontracts are properly maintained.
Ensure procurement of bonding and insurances as required by company policy and project contracts.
Review account adjustments.
Participate and coordinate internal/external audits schedule and requirements.
Conduct annual audit of stored records to ensure compliance with established company and legal regulations.
Monitor and analyze monthly overhead expenditures.
Manage and coordinate employee data in the company’s HRIS including salary, bonus, benefits, 401(k), and FSA administration.
Lead and participate in special projects as needed.
Have a working understanding of Texas State Tax for the construction industry.
Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities and performance of direct reports, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and accounting personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below 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.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE BA/BS degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Business, five to seven years recent related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
CPA desirable.
Significant working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing financial and accounting practices.
Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
Experience overseeing and leading human resources, accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
COMPUTER SKILLS Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.
e.
, Outlook, Word, Excel) applications.
Working knowledge of PC based job cost, general ledger and fixed asset systems.
Working knowledge of COINS financial/payroll software helpful.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results.
Must be a hands-on manager.
Must exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate team to perform well and effectively influence the actions of others.
Must monitor and analyze information and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employee and management.
Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room.
Able to work at a computer (reading and keying) or extended periods of time.
This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.
Requires ability to periodically drive to work sites, customers, or attend company events.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
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