Controller

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage payroll, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), project accounting, invoicing, and financial reconciliations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Oversee and manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Mentor and support accounting staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.
• Ensure the timely completion of monthly deposits and reporting of financial transactions.
• Oversee government census reporting and ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Maintain and improve financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Cook up and improve financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Cook up and improve financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings with external accountants.
• Manage debt and monitor financial obligations to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.
• Optimize the use of the firm’s ERP system, to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on financial processes and best practices, ensuring company-wide financial literacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in Accounting
• CPA certification is a huge plus
• Project Accounting experience in AEC industry is required
• Excellent GAAP accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting
• Experience overseeing accounting functions, including payroll, AR, AP, project accounting, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Experience managing financial reporting and working with external tax advisors to ensure tax compliance
• Advanced proficiency with ERP software in an AEC environment. Deltek Vision, Ajera or VantagePoint experience is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to design and build complex spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, have complex financial conversations, and guide accounting staff
• Ability to travel to the company’s other Texas offices, as required (

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary
• Bonus plan
• Major medical, dental & vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement account with 3 1/2% match available
• Generous PTO plan and flexible work schedule