Accounting Manager II

Job ID:  516604

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Summary

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the integrity of accounting information and compliant business processes; acts to provide financial insight; works with the Controller on thorough reporting and analysis, identifies trends and collaborates with business leaders; provides suggestions in process improvements and margin effectiveness; collaborates on annual budget. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in month end close, related journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure processes are meeting internal controls to safeguard and mitigate risk to company assets 
• Help ensure the integrity of data required by regional, corporate, and regulatory agencies 
• Generates all asphalt plant financial statements.
• Participate in fixed asset audits at the operating sites, and help prepare the monthly reconciliations and capital expenditure reporting
• Monthly inventory postings and participation in periodic inventory observations/audits
• Maintains monthly inventories for aggregates, liquid asphalt, diesel fuel etc.
• Support all functions of plant operations.
• Analysis on bill of materials and overall standard costs to gauge accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare reports to forecast business activity and financial position
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to budgets and other related financial activities
• Develop tools and reports that help analyze spending trends across our operating sites
• Other duties may be assigned by the Finance lead

Competencies

Basic

• Concern for Safety Environmet (CSE)
• Customer Service Orientation (CSO)
• Initiative (IN)
• Integrity (IT)
• Quality Focused (QF)
• Teamwork & Commmunication (TC)

Job Competenicies

Work Methods and Procedures

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; accoutning procedures and controls

Tools and Equipment

• Advanced computer skills (Excel, MS Office, Viewpoint).

Planning and Scheduling

• Daily and weekly planning to meet month end expectations

Barriere Systems, Processes, Policies, and Procedures

• Basic understanding of Corporate Safety, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, and other policies and procedures.

Technical Communication

• Reporting financial data 

Job Impact

Business Results / Measures

Key business results for this position include:

• Safety
• Quality
• Production/Profitability
• People
• Equipment
• Other

Entry Expectations

Work Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role

Education / Training

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 a 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!

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability