Finance Controller
Job description
Job Title: Finance Controller
This preferred location for this position is in our Corporate Office located in Eugene, Oregon.
Summary The Finance Controller will be responsible for 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 Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Management
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
- Oversee the activities of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and assist with annual audits and annual budgets.
- Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
- Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable components including billings, cash receipts application, etc; and assist with year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports.
- Manage the Accounting staff (about 4 FTE)
- Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes
- Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value
- Issue timely and complete financial statements
- Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
- Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
- Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
- Assist with the production of the annual budget and forecasts
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
- Provide for a system of management cost reports
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for all company audits
- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
Bachelors' degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent business experience required. The successful candidate must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division.
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of taking this position
Previous experience/skills
Required
- Must be able to show at least 10 years of progressive responsibility working in an accounting/finance department
- Advanced knowledge of standard financial/accounting practices used in the A & E industry
- 5 years' experience working with FARs
- 5 years' experience managing staff
- Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Advanced proficiency with a strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Advanced proficiency working with financial software
- Intermediate proficiency with Deltek Vision Financial Systems
- Intermediate proficiency with SQL Report Writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative manner as part of a team.
- Must exercise sound judgment with limited to no direction from a supervisor, be able to multi-task, meet tight deadlines often with short lead times (including overtime)
- Demonstrate an ability to assess situations, tackle new challenges, and exhibit a high-level of self-motivation.
- Determination and desire to deliver results in challenging circumstances.
- Individual must be able to work independently and receive minimal oversight from management.
- Follows established procedures.
- Individual will be accountable for their own performance (with minimal guidance from management) and for the successful completion of assigned tasks in the required timeframes
This work is done within an office environment.
- Normal working hours will be 8 am – 5 pm, but may vary depending on project demands.
- Overtime work may be required based on work deadlines
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking around the office
- Extensive manual dexterity
- Extended periods of time working on a computer
- Ability to move or lift moderate size packages up to 30 lbs.
To apply
Please go to our website (www.obec.com), click on the careers section, and fill out the employment application. This application is required and you will not be considered for this position without submitting the application.
Please also include your cover letter, resume, and any transcripts that may be required for this position.
OBEC Consulting Engineers is committed to being and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran status and disability status. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, veteran status, disability status, or another other characteristic protected by law.
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