Business Controller
Job Locations
US-MI-Detroit | US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Cleveland
Requisition ID
2025-11291
Category
Accounting and Finance
Overview
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Business Controller to ensure timely and accurate Business Unit (BU) financial reports and safeguards company assets while overseeing a single business. Partners with fellow Business Leaders, Department Heads and/or Market Leaders to ensure cohesion among Overhead Departments and the Business' Financials.
This position may be based out of one of the following office locations: Detroit, MI; Columbus, OH; or Cleveland, OH
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What's in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
Confirms basic internal controls are in place and adequately maintained including proper segregation of duties in the performance of processes and procedures, as well as the proper accumulation and reporting of financial information
Ensures all financial reporting/budgeting/forecasting including start dates, completion dates, fee sales, labor sales, labor forecast, regional forecast, and forecast ranges are accurate prior to submission
Certifies each project forecast is properly setup per contract and accurate reporting from the CE system and Fee analysis is occurring
Ensures non-reimbursable cost policy is adhered to, and proper approvals are in place
Ensures balance sheet accounts are properly analyzed each month and timely, corrective action is taken when required
Confirms capital expenditures are properly classified and ensures the region is adhering to the capital expenditure policy and procedures
Adheres to the profit recognition rules regarding monthly closing is required
Implements a quality measurement with zero defects for the AR function with no delinquent receivables and no unbilled cost
Ensures that the proper procedures are in place for the review and approval of all invoices
Ensures timeliness and accuracy of time reporting to provide accurate project forecasting as well as properly paying employees
Serves as administrative manager for the Regional office with oversight of office leasing, leasehold improvements, ensure that established national accounts are utilized for travel, office supplies, office equipment, auto leasing and auto rental, records retention, technology equipment, and cellular phone service
Manages capital expenditures in accordance with the company policy
Provides due diligence with regard to identifying and reporting financial risks to the company
Collaborates with legal, sales, insurance, and operational teams to review client contracts, ensuring commercial terms are aligned with business objectives and risk management strategies
Collaborates with operational teams to evaluate project proposals, focusing on cost structures and revenue strategies to support financial viability and strategic alignment
Prepares and delivers group presentations to support financial reporting, enterprise objectives, and team training initiatives, ensuring all contect is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals
Provides oversight for internal and external audit processes ensuring thorough preparation, coordination, and resolution of audit... For full info follow application link.
Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.