Senior Director- Controller

Wanzek Construction is seeking a Senior Director-Controller in Aberdeen, SD, responsible for overseeing financial strategies, reporting, and compliance within the company and its affiliates. Key duties include directing accounting functions, developing financial strategies, coordinating audits, and presenting financial performance to executives. The role requires expertise in construction accounting and involves mentoring finance teams while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Position: SENIOR DIRECTOR- CONTROLLER
Overview:
Responsible for directing and overseeing financial strategies and activities of the corporation including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecast for future business growth for the company and its related group of companies. Serve as senior level mentor for accounting/finance efforts across the sector. Responsible for the efficiency and accuracy as well as process improvements that will support the growth of Mas Tec Renewables.

Company Overview:

Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the Mas Tec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning—and we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry.

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact.

We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

Mas Tec Renewables group is part of the Mas Tec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. Mas Tec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and oversee the accounting and finance functions and strategy of the assigned company(ies) within Mas Tec
• Assist the SVP Finance/CFO in formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Coordinate month end closings with operations to ensure timely preparation and issuance of monthly reporting packages to corporate parent
• Preparation of month end, quarter end and year end work papers and variance analysis
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, including Sarbanes Oxley controls
• Present monthly financial performance to Executive management
• Review and approve accounting transactions on a daily basis
• Expert understanding of Construction accounting and revenue recognition
• Lead the monthly forecasts and annual budgeting process
• Must proactively face challenges and provide solutions
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to accounting managers
• Ability to work long hours when warranted
• Assistance with other corporate projects as needed
• Manage Finance leaders responsible for General Ledger accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and Payroll
• Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems
• Assist in hiring, coaching and developing estimating professionals across the sector
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for a more efficient and streamlined process in all accounting areas
• Understand and mitigate key elements of risk profile
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 15+ years’ experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in construction/EPC
• CPA certification required
• Experience as Corporate Controller or subsidiary controller as part of a large company

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking…