Controller A5

About the role

GRAEF is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Corporate Office in our exciting downtown Milwaukee Headquarters office. As a Controller, you will support the operational aspects of the Finance Department. This position reports to the CFO and is a key member of our six-person Finance Department, partnering closely with executives and professionals throughout the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Finance staff, providing direction, coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the firm.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review the general ledger and approve journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash activity.
• Manage and review biweekly payroll processing and payroll tax activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable review, collections, and financial reporting.
• Work with Project Managers to review project accounting, including project financial performance, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Lead contact for financial statement, retirement plan, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhead audits.
• Coordinate various statutory, regulatory, and insurance compliance reporting requirements.
• Key contact for relationships with third parties (auditors, bankers, insurance brokers).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Advanced degrees and/or CPA certification are preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility, or an equivalent combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and project accounting systems.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a plus.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, or similar project-based environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Training, mentorship, and leadership development programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible hours/hybrid schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual dress