New Gig Solutions is thrilled to partner with an innovative engineering firm to find their next Controller! This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned financial professional who thrives in strategic financial planning and operational management within a dynamic environment.
About the Role
As the Controller, you’ll be instrumental in overseeing all accounting and finance functions. This role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on management, focusing on regulatory compliance, team leadership, and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain efficient accounting procedures and systems
- Deliver timely financial reviews and status updates
- Lead all accounting operational functions, including A/R, A/P, and cash management
- Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial statements
- Manage payroll and benefit program administration
- Hire, manage, and develop accounting team members to foster retention and growth
- Recommend economic strategies, objectives, and policies to management
- Identify and mitigate financial risks
- Support management with data-driven decision-making
- Manage budgeting and assist in annual business planning
- Advise on operational changes due to tax code updates
- Prepare comprehensive reports on business activity and financial position
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including tax planning and reporting
- Advise on insurance coverage to improve financial performance
- Compute overhead rates in compliance with FAR
- Establish relationships with banks and financial institutions
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers
- Perform other related duties as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- CPA certification required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and financial regulations
- Proficiency with accounting software and financial analysis tools
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness
- Ability to mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals
- Adaptable to changing business environments and technologies
- Effective collaboration with diverse staff
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting
- Additional certifications such as CMA
- Experience in the AEC/Civil Engineering Consulting industry
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce NOW and Deltek Ajera
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Assign tasks, communicate effectively, provide feedback, recognize achievements, and manage team dynamics
- Demonstrate strong leadership to balance individual needs with department and organizational goals
Benefits
- 2-4 weeks of vacation (based on experience)
- Sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
- 8 paid holidays and 3 paid bereavement days
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full-time employees
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program and bonus opportunities
- Professional development and continuing education reimbursement
- Flexible schedule for work-life balance
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