Financial Controller – Senior Financial Controller

Job Description:• Lead the month end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports• Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team of approximately 7 staff• Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with GAAP and DCAA• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountants on project status reviews, project margin analysis, and billing support• Oversee and support the maintenance of the Deltek Vantagepoint system, including report development, system optimization, and ensuring the accuracy of the General Ledger (GL) and Project Ledger• Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy; resolve complex payroll issues, approve the monthly payroll reconciliation & journals• Ensure timely and accurate 401(k) contributions• Provide financial reports for bank loan covenant purposes, ad-hoc audits, client requests and government compliance reviews• Assist with complex proposals, billing rate calculations and project change orders• Supervise preparation of the annual Indirect Cost Calculation• Prepare the annual Caltrans reporting package, including detailed labor cost reconciliation• Manage annual insurance renewals and ensure accurate allocation of insurance costs within the GL• Support the Finance Director in maintaining the rolling forecast, developing the annual budget, preparing capacity planning & staff utilization reportsRequirements:• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller level in professional services or a project-based firm is essential• In-depth knowledge of GAAP & Project Accounting (minimum 5 years of experience)• A background in auditing and reconciliations• Strong knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred, with excellent Excel skills• Out of the box, proactive, creative thinker, and problem solver• Excellent analytical and organization skills, meticulous attention to detail• Experience supervising and mentoring an accounting team of all experience levels• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the team• Excellent communication skillsBenefits:• flexible work arrangements Apply tot his job