Controller

About the role

AIE is seeking a Controller to join our corporate Finance team in an on-site capacity in Middletown, Connecticut. This role oversees accounting and financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, compliance and audits and many other responsibilities within the financial operations of the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax compliance
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Develop and implement cash management policies, manage investments following legal and company policies, minimize idle funds
• Install and maintain internal control systems to support financial policies and meet state/federal requirements
• Lead budget development, monitoring and variance analysis
• Cook with auditors and external accounting services to ensure adherence to tax, financial reporting and other regulatory standards
• Use integrated financial systems for reporting and analysis as well as process improvement
• Partner with operations, procurement, and management to support cost control, pricing and profitability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree, accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree, in business or finance is preferred
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Experience working with financial or accounting software such as Ajera or Deltek, or similar; preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about processes, systems, and workflows
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and integrity
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
• Demonstrates sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO
• ESOP program
• Opportunities for professional growth within an ENR-500 firm