Controller

Description

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• Reviews weekly check run to ensure accurate pay when pay policy is adhered to.
• Assists in the preparation of the overhead annual budget with direction from the Director of Finance.
• Supports GL entries of payroll in collaboration with the HR department.
• Works with Principals in Charge and Project Managers to plan for the financial success of projects in collaboration with the project accounting team.
• Assist with preparation of insurance policy applications.
• Calculates allowable overhead (FAR) for proposals on government projects.
• Assists with the coordination and preparation of Practice Area and corporate budgets and reforecasts. Supports Finance Director with Operational reports as needed to ensure strong project, practice area, and regional performance.
• Oversees annual ESOP distributions and divestitures.
• Monitors short-term cash flow and expenditures.
• Oversees transactions relating to stock offers, shareholder loans, and stock transfers.
• Ensures all accounting procedures are being followed to maintain proper records and controls.
• Oversees the preparation of monthly operating reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Measures activity against the budget on a monthly basis and provides variance analysis.
• Periodic review of balance sheet accounts
• Acts as key contact and lead for tax preparation, audit and review, including ESOP, 401k, and FAR overhead audits.
• Reviews and monitors general ledger activity and reconciliations from all sources to ensure accuracy.
• Performs Project Accounting role when required.
• Assists with maximizing corporate tax position, including evaluating usage cases for tax deductions.
• Reviews project financial performance and provide accounting guidance.
• Ensures budgeting software is updated monthly with actual results to ensure budget reporting is accurate.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and mentors accounting team.
• Processes allocations, accruals, depreciation and amortization entries.
• Assists marketing and business development with RFQ/RFP responses.
• Monitors bank reconciliations, fraud activity and administers on-line banking activities.

Requirements

FGMA is seeking a Controller who is a highly skilled accounting professional with a strong command of GAAP, audit processes, and financial oversight to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational integrity.

• A/E/C industry and Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint experience, a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience
• Strong work ethic with good collaboration/team skills
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles with strong technical accounting skills
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Rate principles, a plus
• Organized, detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to work and delegate tasks with all levels of staff.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Bonus eligible
• Generous PTO and paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave (8 weeks for both parents)
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Fridays: complete 36 hours Monday – Thursday and enjoy a half-day Friday
• Hybrid schedule: work from home Mondays and Fridays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance