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Position Summary

As one of the nation's largest MEP building systems experts, Southland Industries provides innovative, practical results for our client’s engineering, construction, service, and energy needs. Optimizing each stage of the building lifecycle with our in-house expertise, we connect to client’s business strategy by delivering holistic solutions.

Southland is looking for a highly-motivated candidate for our Finance Management Training Program. The program duration is approximately 2 to 2.5 years and consists of a 12-month “foundation” phase with the Corporate Finance department in Carrollton, TX and a 12 to 18 month rotation through one or more Division offices. As Southland continues to grow in size and scope, we have cultured an increasing commitment to fostering talent across our finance and business teams nationwide.

This rotation program aims to provide a thorough understanding of the entire business, enabling candidates to grow with our organization. Upon completion of the program, Southland will offer the management trainee a relocation package for the all transfers to Division offices. Candidate’s ability and desire to relocate is essential to continued growth within the organization.

Position Details

Division Office Locations:

Division

Location

Northern California

Union City, California

Southern California

Garden Grove, California

Mid Atlantic

Dulles, Virginia

Southwest

Las Vegas, Nevada

TCM

Portland, Oregon

National

Tempe, Arizona

Finance Management Trainee Program Schedule:

Phase

Location

Function

Timeline

Corporate Finance

Carrollton, Texas

Accounts Payable

12 Months

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Financial

Audits

Division

TBD

Billing/Collections

6 Months

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Subcontract

Project Maintenance

Division

TBD

Insurance/Bonding/Licensing

6 Months

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Reporting

Month End Closing

Project Review

Project Audits

Division

TBD

Purchasing

1.5 Months

Estimating

1.5 Months

Project

TBD

Project Cost Accounting

3 Months

Project Management Support

Field Exposure

Client Interface

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent

+ Detail oriented, thorough, and organized

+ Both independent contributor that demonstrates initiative as well as a team player that contributes to department goals and deadlines

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with team members and cross-functional department leaders.

+ Self-motivated with high level of initiative and accountability

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

+ 401(k) plan with **50% company match (no cap)** and immediate 100% vesting

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance **(100% paid for employee)**

+ Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

+ Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

+ Disability income protection insurance

+ Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

+ Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

+ Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**Contingent Employment:** All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

**External Agency Announcement** : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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