Assistant Controller
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries
IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
IA Construction, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller will be a strategic partner with the Regional Manager and Corporate Controller to analyze profitability for decision-making support to optimize organizational performance.
Main Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating and leading the financial activities of the Region including staff
- Prepares annual and monthly financial budgets
- Responsible for the month end and year end processes
- Analyze and review financial performances for operational efficiencies and cost savings measure with the assistance of the Regional Manager
- Ensure proper internal controls throughout the Region
- Files and remit sales and use tax
- Assists with external audits
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification a plus, but not required
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and coordination
- Ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, evaluate performance and develop a cross-functional team
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict-management skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and ethics
- Able to travel on occasion for meetings
Physical Requirements
- Able to sit, walk or stand for various periods of time throughout the day
- May be required to use various types of office equipment
Company Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with company match and a 2% annual employer contribution
- Annual discretionary Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Erie
