Controller

We are seeking a dynamic Accounting Professional for a Controller position with a multi-office Engineering firm in their Irving, TX office location. Position will work minimum of 3 days/week and sometimes 5 days per week onsite. Some remote/work from home days after training is completed.

General Description:

Overseeing all aspects with respect to financial accounting: Cash management; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Financial statement preparation and analysis.

Requirements:

College Degree, business or accounting emphasis preferred

Working knowledge of Deltek Vantage financial software required

Ten years of experience in the business side of an architecture/engineering/construction firm required

12-25 years of accounting experience.

CPA preferred

Responsibilities:

Accounting:

Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions and coordinating accounting staff involved

Complete monthly bookkeeping and prepare monthly financials at the General Ledger level (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) by 12th of the following month

Prepare monthly financial reports by 12th of the following month

Prepare annual financials and adjusting journal entries for same to close books within 90 days of the actual end of the fiscal year (Currently Dec 31, so complete all closure activities by March 31)

Primary interface with independent accountant

Establish accounting policies to accomplish the above and comply with best practices

Planning, analysis and reporting of the firm’s financial performance and capital expenditures

Oversee and lead the efforts in the event of federal or state accounting audits

Billing:

Oversee and perform the majority of the firm’s billing activities.

Complete billing within 10 days of close of each billing period

Tax

Prepare any required tax documents for signature by the appropriate corporate officer including

Texas Franchise Tax

Federal Income Tax (quarterly and annual)

Property Tax (coordination with tax renditioner)

Coordinate with Director of Operations on employee and payroll related taxes

Coordinate activities of independent accountant regarding and consult with firm management regarding the above.

Insurance

Coordinate and oversee day-to-day activities including making application for the following insurance and advise firm management regarding same:

Commercial general Liability

Comprehensive auto

Workmen’s comp and employer’s liability

Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)

Serve as a resource to staff regarding contract requirements relating to insurance.

Assist in maintaining any contractually required insurance records and certificates

Project Accounting

Oversee project accounting processes

Budgets

Consultant Approval Process

Proposals

Enhance our current use of Vision software

Maintain the integrity of the Vision database

Review budgets prepared by Project Managers

Work with Project Managers to monitor budget compliance

Work as in-house mentor and trainer for all issues related to accounting software, how to read PPRs, set up budgets, and write proposals and contracts.

Legal

Assist as appropriate in reviewing in-house contracts and edit client contracts as needed