Corporate Controller - Reston, VA

Purpose

Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinates the preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction for multiple business processes or functions.
• Provide guidance and support in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Company’s policies and procedures.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Lead general ledger accounting group, accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Identify, research, and resolve corporate accounting, auditing, and operational issues.
• Assist VP of Accounting and CFO with special projects related to acquisitions as well as process improvements for the financial operations of the company.

Do the Work

• Hire, train, mentor, develop, and retain qualified and experienced personnel.
• Manage and supervise accounting department team to include payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting groups.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statement close process.
• Maintain accurate books and records in accordance with GAAP and ensure supporting documentation is readily available for review.
• Work with external auditors during reviews and audits to manage accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with financial audit preparation including quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audit, bank audits, 401(k) audit, FAR and other audits as required.
• Research and apply technical accounting to ensure GAAP compliance for unique accounting transactions.
• Identify, research, and resolve corporate accounting, auditing and operational issues.
• Assist with the development, implementation of and monitoring adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the effectiveness of internal controls and assist the VP Accounting in preparation for SOX 404b.
• Manage accounting system security and access.
• Lead project to implement multi-company module in company accounting system.
• Complete other special projects as requested.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate…

• Consistently exhibits the highest standards of business ethics and integrity through actions, decisions and interactions.
• Proven and effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage, develop, influence and collaborate with others.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Excellent understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA with a thorough knowledge of GAAP required.
• Ten years or more (10+) of related experience required.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible management experience required.
• Previous controllership experience preferred.
• SEC reporting experience, including 10-K and 10-Q filings, preferred.
• Expert level understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Industry experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting firm preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vision or other project costing Enterprise Resource Planning system required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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