Josh Wachter

Chief Financial Officer at Concrete Science
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Apr 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Assistant Controller
      • May 2019 - Apr 2020

      • Oversee the AP, AR, Project accounting and material controls departments. • Recommend modifications to existing systems and implement modifications through coordination with all units involved, including the implementations of multiple P-card and Fuel card platforms, four bank relationship transitions as well as the creation and modification of internal web applications specialized for production and inventory tracking within the construction industry. • Select and hire employees within… Show more • Oversee the AP, AR, Project accounting and material controls departments. • Recommend modifications to existing systems and implement modifications through coordination with all units involved, including the implementations of multiple P-card and Fuel card platforms, four bank relationship transitions as well as the creation and modification of internal web applications specialized for production and inventory tracking within the construction industry. • Select and hire employees within the accounting department while working closely with each department manager to train and evaluate employees in order to enhance their performance, development and work. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions as well as motivate and reward employees. • Develop and implement changes to work assignments, methods and procedures. Maintain systems, procedures and policies within the departments to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Work directly with VP’s, project managers, project supervisors and owners to enhance understanding of costs and analyze their job performance during monthly work in progress meetings. • Involved in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for internal review as well as the reporting requirements for parent company consolidation. • monthly, quarterly and annual sales and use tax reporting for 5 entities actively working in 35 + states.

    • Accounting Manager
      • Jan 2013 - May 2019

      • Oversee the AP/AR department including vendor relations, check disbursements to all payable accounts including checking, ACH and wire transfer payments, 1099 and tax related issues. • Develop and implement changes to work assignments, methods and procedures. Maintain systems, procedures and policies in the accounts payable/receivable department to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Recommend modifications to existing system and implement modifications through coordination with… Show more • Oversee the AP/AR department including vendor relations, check disbursements to all payable accounts including checking, ACH and wire transfer payments, 1099 and tax related issues. • Develop and implement changes to work assignments, methods and procedures. Maintain systems, procedures and policies in the accounts payable/receivable department to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Recommend modifications to existing system and implement modifications through coordination with all units involved in accounts payable/receivable production. • Review documents prepared by subordinates for accuracy, completeness and conformance to policies. • Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; insure accuracy of financial statements. • Select and hire employees for the accounts payable/receivable department. Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development and work. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions as well as motivate and reward employees. • Act as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure the proper information is maintained for historical purposes. • Perform administrative tasks delegated by supervisor including maintenance of general ledger accounts and creating monthly reports to present to upper management.

    • Accounts Payable Manager
      • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

      • Oversee the AP department including vendor relations, check disbursements to all payable accounts including checking, ACH and wire transfer payments, 1099 and tax related issues. • Develop and implement changes to work assignments, methods and procedures. Maintain systems, procedures and policies in the accounts payable department to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Review documents prepared by subordinates for accuracy, completeness and conformance to policies. • Manage… Show more • Oversee the AP department including vendor relations, check disbursements to all payable accounts including checking, ACH and wire transfer payments, 1099 and tax related issues. • Develop and implement changes to work assignments, methods and procedures. Maintain systems, procedures and policies in the accounts payable department to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Review documents prepared by subordinates for accuracy, completeness and conformance to policies. • Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; insure accuracy of financial statements. • Select and hire employees for the accounts payable department. Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development and work. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions as well as motivate and reward employees.

    • AP Specialist
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      •Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment •Coding and processing of invoices with appropriate general ledger codes. •Process check requests •Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately •Respond to all vendors inquires •Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies •Assist in month end closing •1099 maintenance •Carrying out other responsibilities as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Waiter
      • Aug 2008 - May 2011

    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Field Laborer
      • May 2008 - Aug 2010

Education

  • The University of North Dakota
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
    2007 - 2011
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
    Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, Accounting Certificate
    2017 -
  • Globe University
    Accounting Certificate Program
    2015 - 2016

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