Job Opportunity At ICS
ICS, a Legence company, is a solutions-based consulting firm, specializing in planning and project-related solutions. At ICS, we care about the success and wellbeing of our employees, clients, and communities. This translates into an unparalleled work environment and a superior client experience that thrives on integrity, quality, collaboration, and smart innovation. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our employees and exceed the expectations of our clients. We're a company with heart.
The successful candidate has demonstrated proficiency in the following areas :
- Strong construction / engineering accounting background
- Develop relationships and communicate across all company functions
- Properly prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- See challenges as opportunities to make improvements and develop a team
- Be detail-oriented and deadline / results / accuracy driven
- Have a controls and risk-based mindset while executing daily, monthly, quarterly tasks
Responsibilities :
Policies & Controls : Ensure that efficient policies and procedures and the proper internal controls are in placeFinancial Reporting : Responsible for month-end close process and coordinate the closing of the division's accounting books. Report financial results in conformity with US GAAP together with financial and accounting policies established by Corporate AccountingPercentage of Completion Accounting : Develop and maintain effective Percentage of Completion forecast capability. Assess adequacy of resource deployment commensurate with known project schedules and workload. Ensure adequate cost accumulation on each project. Oversee the construction project accounting process from start to finish. Prepares and analyzes month-end reporting (WIP report, over / under, gross margin, revenue recognition, and revenue projection, a shift of work and variances to plan, forecast adjustments, earnings fade / gain, preconstruction costs)Project Forecasting : Work closely with the project managers to ensure accurate data on jobs and cost accountingAudit : Partner with external auditors to support annual audit procedures. Ensure timely communication and provide accurate documentation, including "Prepared by Client" deliverablesTransaction Processing : Manage / Supervise AR, AP, Job Costing, General Ledger, Contracts Management and PurchasingMonthly Performance Review : Maintain KPI dashboards and steer monthly analytical process to assess operational and financial performance, including labor efficiency and productivity, margin scalability, and cash conversion. Review expense projections and provide recommendations regarding cost reduction as well as opportunities to redeploy resources across projects and departments. Assess risks and opportunities spanning revenue growth, margin expansion and cash conversionTeam Management : Supervise staff of 4-8 peopleFinancial Planning & Analysis : Support annual planning cycle, including preparation and consolidation of budget requests across businesses, analytics, management review and Board presentationsERP and System Deployment : Aid in the implementation of new ERP and additional software tools to modernize and scale the businessEssential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required7+ years' experience progressive accounting experience working in public accounting (Big 4) or corporate accountingConstruction industry experience preferredCertified Public Accountant requiredFirm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and understanding of percentage completion accounting preferredStrong attention to detail, rigorous and methodicalWork effectively with accounting team, management, project managers and external auditorsProduce accurate and timely accounting reportsStrong and polished communication skills, both written and verbalGreat analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesStrong time management, organizational skills and adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environmentsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; ability to adapt to changeResponsive and action-orientedStrong analytical and mathematical abilityDemonstrated success developing teams using strong leadership and talent development strategiesProficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Experience with Sage 300 CRE ideal. IFS or OneStream a plusImpeccable work ethics, slow to judge, objective and candid with desire to drive for transparencyAccountable and willing to make personal commitments to drive the transformation of the Finance functionSalary : $110k-$150k depending on experience. Unable to provide sponsorship for this position.