Controller - Shared Services - Atlanta, GA

Job ID:  496062

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary:

The Controller for Shared Services will be responsible for all accounting, control, financial reporting, and analytics for the shared services team, across AP, AR, Indirect Tax and Payroll.  Reporting to the VP Shared Services, the Controller will directly lead the AP, AR and Accounting teams within Shared Services; developing the teams to ensure they meet company guidelines, continuously improve their processes, and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, both within Shared Services and with other divisions they support. Additionally, they will lead their teams through initiatives and projects generated by the functions they support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for staffing, coaching, developing and performance management for their team.

• Manages the period close process including Journal Entry approval, accruals, analysis, reconciliations and reporting.

• Implement front end controls and process improvements over back-office processes.

• Provide and develop key performance indicators (KPI) that ensure the company achieves its working capital targets.

• Ensure resources are meeting expectations through KPI review and period work process reviews.

• Responsible for the internal controls, processes, and procedures in their area of responsibility which includes ensuring they are followed by their team, revising as needed, interacting with internal / external auditors, and continuously improving.

• Analyzes, reports, reconciles and explains results, in a clear, timely and accurate fashion to Director of Accounting & Controls and Functional Leaders.

• Leads, coordinates and reports on special projects and initiatives.

• Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a Controller role with a proven track record of increased responsibilities and scope.

• Extensive experience working in large accounting systems.

• Very hands-on but also loves finding and building better ways to do things.

• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and strong analytical and Excel skills.

• Self-confident team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or at least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• CPA preferred, not required.

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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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