Assistant Controller of Purchasing & Payables - Shared Services Accounting Department

Assistant Controller of Purchasing & Payables

Place Services has an immediate need in our Canton, GA headquarters, for a results driven, experienced and strategic Assistant Controller of Purchasing & Payables to manage all aspects of Accounts Payable including Vendors, Subcontractors and other internal and external stakeholders. Manage Accounts Payable supervisor and, by extension, AP staff. Manage Procurement Manager in the pursuit of preferred vendor selection and rebate programs.

Influence best practices and process improvement throughout PSI and related companies. Contribute to positive cashflow position by safeguarding PSI’s spend.

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

• Develop and promote vendor relationships
• Maximize company cash
• Manage cash disbursements
• Negotiate preferred terms and payment methods
• Manage Paid-When-Paid (PWP) terms, ensuring adherence company wide
• Manage competing cash objectives between various divisions
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager to generate vendor savings through negotiated discounts, rebate models and preferential payment terms
• Seamless and fluid AP management
• Generate, implement and defend Company‑wide cash management policies from the payment side
• Inventory supervision
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Participate in Month End processes as pertains to Accounts Payable
• Lead the Purchasing & Payables team to deliver superior results
• Build internal trust and influence other PSI peers (GMs and Directors)

• 5+ years experience managing an accounting team
• Construction Experience required
• Experience working with multiple entities
• Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Proven software implementation success
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office
• Large ERP experience (Acumatica experience a plus; Procore experience a plus)
• Strong sense of discretion
• Willingness to work whatever schedule is required to meet the business needs
• Ability to self‑direct
• Focus on continuous process and team improvement

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.