We are seeking a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting function and drive operational excellence within the finance team.
The Corporate Controller will oversee the monthly close process manage accounting operations including accounts payable and revenue recognition ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the daytoday operations of the corporate accounting department.
- Oversee the monthly and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
- Mentor train and supervise the accounting team (including AP and GL staff) fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure proper and timely revenue recognition for both timeandmaterials (hourly) and percentcomplete (longterm) contracts.
- Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and internal financial statements.
- Monitor and resolve balance sheet reconciliation issues and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Manage corporate credit card programs travel & expense reimbursements and enforce compliance with the companywide T&E policy.
- Maintain and enhance the documented system of accounting policies procedures and internal controls in line with Group and Corporate standards.
- Lead the coordination and of annual external audits and internal control reviews.
- Partner with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with all local state and federal tax regulations and timely filing of returns.
- Integrate new acquisitions during postdeal accounting.
- Provide strategic support and financial insights to business leaders across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with the Group finance team based in France to align on reporting and compliance matters.
- Monitor departmental performance and implement process improvements as needed to meet financial and operational goals.
- Handle ad hoc financial analysis reporting requests and special projects
- Collaborate with IT and other departments on system implementations or transitions ensuring accounting requirements are met and financial data integrity is maintained
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a large corporate or multientity environment
- Proven experience managing and developing lean highperforming accounting teams
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting cost accounting and U.S. GAAP
- Handson experience with percentageofcompletion revenue recognition labor utilization and project accountingideally within a professional services or consulting environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fastpaced dynamic setting
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Effective decisionmaker with sound judgment and initiative
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel including PivotTables VLOOKUPs and data analysis tools
- Experience with ERP systems; Deltek experience is a strong plus
- Familiarity with FAR rate calculations is a plus
- Selfmotivated resourceful and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed
Additional Information :
Job Type: FullTime
Salary: $180000$220000
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime