GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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S. L. Williamson Co., Inc. (SLWCO) is a heavy highway asphalt paving contractor in Charlottesville, VA.  Founded in 1949, we are a family business that performs paving work across a wide spectrum of customers including:  VDOT, commercial customers, sales to other contractors, municipalities, developers, farms & estates, and driveways. We pride ourselves on providing superior customer service.  We aim to remain nimble to adapt to market changes and we pride ourselves on putting people first. We are an EEO employer. In addition to the regular benefits of health and vision insurance, 401k, gym membership, we also partner with Care Team Corporate Health to provide an on-site concierge health clinic for the families on our team. We work hard and the environment is fast paced, particularly in the paving season (March – November). We are looking for a highly motivated person with a proven track record to join our company in the Controller role.
 

The controller is responsible for leading and mentoring an experienced administrative team with a positive, mature, and respectful attitude for fostering a professional working relationship with admin and operations teams while supporting professional development and cross-training opportunities.
 

Communication and consensus building are key competencies required to be successful in this position. Controller is responsible for all aspects of SLWCO’s finance activities, including monthly internal financials for two companies, maintaining, and managing depreciation schedules, cost accounting reports, strategic planning, material sales tax reporting, managing payroll reporting for employees in several states, and regular communication with accounting, banking, and benefit partners.
 

The successful candidate will also work closely with the operations team of SLWCO to support field teams with meaningful reports to help improve efficiencies and improve profitability. External partners include corporate accountants, insurance, and bankers with whom you will be directly involved.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or business or equivalent work experience

• A minimum five years’ experience in project finance as it relates to construction or manufacturing

• Proficient in Viewpoint or willingness to learn our financial accounting software (training provided)

• Expert in MS Excel and high proficiency with other MS Office products

• Able to communicate complicated and technical points clearly both verbally and in writing

• Knowledge of principles of GAAP

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment

• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to self-manage

• Commitment to integrity

• Valid state driver’s license, clean DMV driving record

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BENEFITS:

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Potential for full benefits after a 60 day probational period including but not limited to:

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• Health Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Voluntary life Insurance

• 401K

S.L. Williamson Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. The job specifications should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisors, unless otherwise restricted.