Controller

DeSHAZO, LLC
life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Bessemer
200 Kilsby Circle (Show on map)
Jun 12, 2025
The Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting for the DeSHAZO Crane, Service, and Automation groups. This candidate will be responsible for supervising the Assistant Controller, two office personnel, and four remote workers to ensure work is completed timely and accurately. This candidate will report directly to the CFO and have contact with office administrators and service managers at over twenty locations, manufacturing personnel at three locations, along with other management personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Have a solid understanding of financial reporting and GL structure Ensure compliance with relevant GAAP accounting standards Oversee the month end financial close process Generate revenue accruals for in-process jobs for the Crane and Service group Review operating P&Ls for reasonableness Review month end job profit analyses for Crane and Service groups, review actual vs. estimated costs Oversee the Crane Group billing process to make sure that jobs are billed timely and accurately, including pay applications and lien waivers if necessary Oversee the month end account reconciliation process, including reconciling some accounts and reviewing other account reconciliations Review customer AR balances and take appropriate action on past due balances Oversee the year end external audit and work closely with external auditors Assist with the implementation of a new vendor payments platform Optimize the use of Deshazo's document management system for efficient AP routing Ensure compliance with local and state taxing authorities, business licenses, contractor's licenses Assist with integration of future newly acquired businesses Implement process improvement projects to improve timeliness and reduce cost MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BS/MS in accounting with a minimum 6 years of experience CPA Preferred Manufacturing/Service experience is preferred Strong interpersonal communication skills, and strong organizational skills Experience with Epicor ERP/Sage MAS 100 is desirable Previous management experience within an office environment Travel requirements: less than 5% WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment- this is not a remote role This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Insurance 401k plan with match Company-paid short term disability insurance Long term disability insurance available Company-paid basic life insurance Employee assistance program Additional life insurance available 9 paid holidays PTO Program Tool purchase program Weekly pay periods with direct deposit Competitive pay Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.