Forward Traffic & Marking, LLC
Forward Traffic & Marking is looking for a
Controller
to join our team in Madison, WI. This full‑service traffic control and line striping company will place the Controller in our Madison office, collaborating regularly with our corporate office in Omaha, NE. The role reports to the Director of Finance and focuses on a smooth, timely month‑end closing, accuracy, and leadership of multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Ensures timely completion of the month‑end closing process, supporting and working with other team members regarding accounts payable and customer invoicing.
Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts, resolving reconciling items.
Supervises and works with other team members and departments located in other branch locations and states.
Creates and posts general ledger entries for intercompany transactions, bank transactions, and payroll transactions related to benefits, taxes, processing fees, and other deductions.
Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable, ensuring payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Reviews accounts payable entries for appropriate taxes according to the office location and off‑site shipments of material.
Assists in the analysis of financial information, including monthly financial statements, annual budget, and ad‑hoc reports requested by management.
Tracks annual capital expenditure purchases against budget.
Supports A/P, A/R, and payroll functions as needed.
Monitors the company’s financial performance and accurately reports monthly financial information.
Participates in the development of budgets, forecasts, operating plans, and long‑term strategic plans.
Prepares ad‑hoc reports and performs financial and operational analysis as directed.
Works closely with the accounting, budgeting, and operational teams to implement toolsets needed for understanding trends and results.
Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Actively participates in corporate activities related to the annual audit, acquisition due diligence/integration, systems upgrades/enhancements, and other key initiatives.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or general ledger accounting experience.
COINS (ERP) experience a plus.
Construction industry experience preferred.
Acquisition integration and onboarding experience.
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial practices and standards.
Strong analytical abilities with a proven track record of identifying solutions and implementing results.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Demonstrated ability to roll‑up sleeves and work with team members in a hands‑on capacity, highly driven, and self‑motivated.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic fast‑paced environment, proven problem‑solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills applied to business and financial data.
Forward Traffic & Marking is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Controller
to join our team in Madison, WI. This full‑service traffic control and line striping company will place the Controller in our Madison office, collaborating regularly with our corporate office in Omaha, NE. The role reports to the Director of Finance and focuses on a smooth, timely month‑end closing, accuracy, and leadership of multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Ensures timely completion of the month‑end closing process, supporting and working with other team members regarding accounts payable and customer invoicing.
Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts, resolving reconciling items.
Supervises and works with other team members and departments located in other branch locations and states.
Creates and posts general ledger entries for intercompany transactions, bank transactions, and payroll transactions related to benefits, taxes, processing fees, and other deductions.
Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable, ensuring payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Reviews accounts payable entries for appropriate taxes according to the office location and off‑site shipments of material.
Assists in the analysis of financial information, including monthly financial statements, annual budget, and ad‑hoc reports requested by management.
Tracks annual capital expenditure purchases against budget.
Supports A/P, A/R, and payroll functions as needed.
Monitors the company’s financial performance and accurately reports monthly financial information.
Participates in the development of budgets, forecasts, operating plans, and long‑term strategic plans.
Prepares ad‑hoc reports and performs financial and operational analysis as directed.
Works closely with the accounting, budgeting, and operational teams to implement toolsets needed for understanding trends and results.
Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Actively participates in corporate activities related to the annual audit, acquisition due diligence/integration, systems upgrades/enhancements, and other key initiatives.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or general ledger accounting experience.
COINS (ERP) experience a plus.
Construction industry experience preferred.
Acquisition integration and onboarding experience.
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial practices and standards.
Strong analytical abilities with a proven track record of identifying solutions and implementing results.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Demonstrated ability to roll‑up sleeves and work with team members in a hands‑on capacity, highly driven, and self‑motivated.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic fast‑paced environment, proven problem‑solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills applied to business and financial data.
Forward Traffic & Marking is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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