Description
The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the profit center. The role requires strong leadership and people manager skills, a deep understanding of financial processes, and the ability to drive operational efficiency as well as strategic thinking, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. A high degree of integrity, independence, reliability, and personal accountability is needed in this hands-on role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Review and approve timesheets and expense reports on a weekly basis to meet posting timelines, informing Finance and Accounting when expense reports are ready.
- Process incoming vendor and client invoices, as well as cash receipts, in Deltek Vantagepoint daily.
- Work with Project Coordinators in processing outgoing client invoices in Deltek Vantagepoint in a timely manner.
- Maintain GL support schedules and verify all routine journal entries (JEs).
- Reconcile general ledger accounts for the Profit Center in preparation for month-end close to meet deadlines.
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Provide monthly reporting on bookings, backlog, revenue, profit, etc.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Research and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
- Support in managing and monitoring all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
- Assist with external and internal audits, providing necessary supporting documentation.
- Establish and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
- Set up and review projects for accuracy in Vantagepoint for Revenue Generation (ASC 606) in partnership with the Director of Finance and Accounting.
- Provide day-to-day support for Deltek Vantagepoint, including the ability to create custom reports.
- Responsible for monthly closing and meeting deadlines, and coordination and coordination with staff to ensure a timely close.
- Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned by management.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise :
Required Skills / Abilities :
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.Proficient in Quickbooks software.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master's in accounting (preferred)5+ years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance managerExperience directly managing an accounting or finance teamCPA license (preferred)Strong communication both written and verbalDeltek ERP experience (preferred)Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety.
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