Exciting opportunity to join a strong and growing national company!

The #1 Residential Swimming Pool Builder in the USA is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our team as our Business Unit Controller, New Pools.

Founded in 1946, Anthony & Sylvan Pools designs backyard dreams and builds pools that last a lifetime, creating unique and one-of-a-kind memories. The company has built almost 400,000 pools, making it the largest and most trusted pool builder in the U.S. The Anthony & Sylvan values of Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Community and Customer Satisfaction have driven our success for more than 75-years, and we remain committed to these values in all we do. Come join our winning team!

The Business Unit Controller’s role is to help the respective Business Unit in planning, controlling and continuously evaluating the direction and performance of the businesses. While a primary objective is to analyze and interpret financial reports, the Controller is also responsible for monitoring operational aspects of the division business and ensure that they are operating in line with Company policies and objectives. Business Unit Controllers must be appropriately trained and knowledgeable in both financial skills and knowledge of the business. Operate as part of the Leadership Team. Actively participate in monthly meetings and assist Team member’s in developing and monitoring progress being made in achieving strategic goals. A Controller will highlight favorable and unfavorable variances, including trends that may impact the future performance of the business and lead gap planning efforts to identify what needs to be done to achieve budget objectives.

I. Essential Duties:

Financial Analysis and Controls:

Financial Statements:

• Ensure division’s monthly financial statements are prepared timely in accordance with GAAP.
• Compare actual results with operating plans and budgets. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations for management.
• Identify and communicate corrective action plans to address variances.

Standard Costs:

• Continuously review actual costs in the Work-In-Process (WIP),
• Review invoices to determine the appropriateness of the work performed and prices charged by the vendor.
• Review variances with leadership team and develop corrective action plans.
• Make any changes necessary in standard costs and document the methodology
  used in arriving at the standards for future reference and updates.
• Review with the General Manager the standard costs, including changes as a result of subcontractor and material cost increases including identifying the impact on profitability and any necessary pricing actions.
• Develop exception reports that identify bills paid for any phase of construction in excess of the standard costs.

Pricing:

• Maintain all division price books.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of pricing changes to ensure profitability targets are being achieved.
• Ensure all selling discounts are approved. Where periodic promotions are implemented ensure that the division is achieving short-term sales and profit objectives (including the preparation of make good reports).
• Review marginal income trends at all cycles of the sales and construction process and additionally track the pricing and sale of accessory items.
• Track the pricing and sale of accessory items to determine if the division is achieving its target (revenues and profits) for these items.

Receivables:

• Manage the receivables collection process, ensuring all receivables balances are reviewed by construction personnel prior to performing the next phase of construction work.
• Document all “Terms of Payment” used by a division.
• Ensure Progressive Payment Schedule policies are being followed routinely and
  that exceptions are approved appropriately.
• Establish controls to make sure payments are made within the appropriate
  payment schedules.
• Develop action plans for collecting delinquent accounts, or where appropriate, voiding warranties and writing off balances as uncollectible.
• Produce meaningful, tracking reports to allow management to monitor receivable levels and make decisions regarding collection plans.

Warehouse/ Inventory:

• Oversees the Division’s Warehouse function to ensure proper processing and relieving and record-keeping of day-to-day inventory.
• Develop, document and implement procedures (including appropriate forms) to most efficiently process the receiving, storing, relieving and costing of inventory.
• Monitor compliance with all of the Company’s inventory policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle and periodic physical inventories.
• Establish proper security measures to protect the inventory from theft.
• Makes sure proper warehouse safety procedures, requirements and related safety training programs are implemented and followed for all warehouse personnel.

Leakage:

• Establish leakage objectives (with GM) by category.
• Implement effective systems to determine trends and causes of leakage.
• Create and maintain leakage reports as appropriate.
• Based on analysis offer solutions to reduce leakage.

Budgets and Forecasts:

• Lead the development of realistic budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor actual progress against budget objectives and develop action plans to meet the budget objectives. Identify where course corrections are needed and develop action plans in conjunction with GM.

Operational Audit and Analyses:

• All areas of the business involving significant financial implications must have proper financial and general management controls.
• A Controller must assist the General Manager in tracking and monitoring the operations of the business in order to avoid surprises and maximize the effectiveness of actions planned or in process. Examples might include but not be limited to:

Subcontractor Compliance:

• Ensure all subcontractors performing work for Anthony & Sylvan Pools have a fully executed subcontractor agreement and insurance certificate on file.
• Audit and monitor all subcontractor insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policy on insurance coverage and endorsements.

Permits:

• Review permitting activity to ensure that permit applications are processed within Company standards and that follow-up systems are in place to handle property variance and/or restrictions issues.

Inspections:

• Monitor the frequency and costs of failed inspections to develop corrective action plans.

Resolving Conflict:

• Develop a close working relationship with the General Managers, while still retaining their independence. In case of a policy or procedure conflict, Controllers and General Managers are encouraged to take such matters up the line of command.

Other:

• Assist in other duties and projects as assigned.

II. Supervisory/ Management Requirements:

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

III. Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

• Accounting background with 6-8 years public/corporate accounting, internal audit experience. Bachelor’s Degree required; CPA preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems background (Solomon a plus).
• High energy, inquisitive businessperson, lifelong learner with ability to maintain composure and execute in a high-pressure environment.
• Must take a “hands-on” approach to work and be willing to “roll-up sleeves” in pursuit of managing the day-to-day requirements.
• Understanding of financial compliance requirements.
• Must have broad-based business experience in operations and/or construction and demonstrate the ability to manage strategic growth and change plus master day-to-day detail.
• Excellent influencing/persuasive skills, collaborative/consultative team approach, outstanding communication abilities across organizational levels with both internal and external clients are required

• Strong change management and problem-solving experience: identification, solution, and execution.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Show respect for individuals.
• Be able to effectively address and help resolve problems, including implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure reliability and prevent surprises.
• Train, motivate and develop division personnel on how to use financial and other operational data to effectively run the business.
• Work with all levels of the organization to eliminate waste and variability and identify opportunities to automate process.
• Be an ambassador for process improvement.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic attitude.

Anthony & Sylvan Pools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Experience

• 6 - 8 years: Progressive Accounting Experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

• Masters or better in Accounting or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Public Acct

Skills

• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Microsoft Office