Controller (Hybrid)

Description

• Perform weekly cash analysis.
• Prepare profitability estimates (weekly), financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually), board reports (quarterly, annually) and regular internal accounting reports and financial committee reports.
• Lead the Financial Accounting team.
• Provide information for income tax reporting, tax planning, FAR audits, census requirements, and contract compliance; interface with support firms.
• Provide reports for reconciling unbilled and revenue recognition.
• Conduct payroll general ledger entries and monthly job cost variance entries and reconciliation.
• Ensure that quality assurance procedures are followed, including review of lessons learned, correct period recording, transaction cut-off controls, proper electronic records, and workpaper standards.
• Manage the monthly accounting cycle checklist and calendar.
• Prepare and submit various business tax forms and complete annual 1099 reporting.
• Provide training or mentoring and participate in annual reviews for financial accounting team.
• Monitor bank and investment account activity.
• Back-up payroll as needed and work with payroll specialist on quarterly differential pay.
• Perform month-end close procedures.
• Work with the Director of Business Operations and the IT Manager to implement automated workflows in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Provide financial reports and data to external collaborators.
• Periodic review of, testing, and updating or creating existing documentation.
• Maintain accounting for a joint venture.
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP for Time and Materials with and without limits, Fixed Fee.
• Assist Director of Business Operations and CEO with cash flow projections, budget, and financial forecasts including ESOP-related expense estimates.
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, maintained, and meets company standards.
• Assist with management of the ERP system (Deltek Vantagepoint).

Requirements

• Knowledge of financial concepts, practices, and procedures in the AEC industry.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP used for project/management accounting.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat skills.
• Experience with compliance including income tax, business tax, use tax, US Census, US government contracting compliance reporting, or similar.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard commercial contracting terms.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, management accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in Controller or equivalent role.
• Experience working with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.

Benefits

• Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and full health, vision, and dental care.
• Hybrid role (3+ days/week in office), beginning with 5 days/week in office work for first three months.
• Annual salary $110,000-$150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full-time (40 hours/week) position with benefits, located in our Berkeley or Sacramento location.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance