CONTROLLER at Corporate Environmental Risk Management

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Principles, GAAP, FAR, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Project Costing, Deltek Ajera, MS-Office, Excel, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Internal Control, Auditing, Team Leadership

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities of the company. The Controller will manage the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting . ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Team Leadership * Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure & criteria for assessing issues and opportunities to establish clear goals and priorities * Manage and develop the accounting team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and providing feedback as part of the performance review. * Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Provide financial training to non-financial managers as needed. * Lead team goal setting, work planning, and progress; support the team in making significant progress toward accomplishing work assignments * Oversee the management of joint ventures * Provide guidance to peers, managers, and clients in researching and interpreting accounting and auditing references Accounting and Finance Operations * Lead day-to-day accounting operations including A/R, A/P, billing, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. * Plan, organize and oversee the period-end close processes. * Responsible for the monthly accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis. * Oversee the financial management of joint ventures * Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures. * Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within credit terms. Budgeting & Forecasting * Assist with the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CFO and department heads. * Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections. * Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis. * Provide strategic insights into cost management, margin improvement, and working capital optimization. Accounting System Oversight * Serve as the primary administrator for the company’s accounting and job cost system, Deltek Ajera. * Lead system upgrades, troubleshooting, data integrity, and user support. * Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement through technology. * Collaborate with IT and software vendors to optimize financial system performance. * Train accounting and project staff on system best practices. Reporting * Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. * Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations. * Maintain strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets. * Oversee all tax filings * Preparation of financial proforma development and projections * Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations * Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics * Manage the production of the annual budget and forecast * Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management * Provide for a system of management cost reports * Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Compliance * Coordinate with external auditors for the annual financial and FAR audits providing recommendations for improvements. * Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with debt covenants and reporting requirements * Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Other Duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

The Controller oversees all accounting and financial reporting activities, managing daily operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, and period-end close processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP.