Controller

We are seeking a dynamic Accounting Professional for a Controller position with a multi-office Engineering firm in their Irving, TX office location. Position will work minimum of 3 days/week and sometimes 5 days per week onsite. Some remote/work from home days after training is completed.

General Description:

Overseeing all aspects with respect to financial accounting: Cash management; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Financial statement preparation and analysis.

Requirements:

College Degree, business or accounting emphasis preferred
Working knowledge of Deltek Vantage financial software required
Ten years of experience in the business side of an architecture/engineering/construction firm required
12-25 years of accounting experience.
CPA preferred
Responsibilities:

Accounting:

Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions and coordinating accounting staff involved
Complete monthly bookkeeping and prepare monthly financials at the General Ledger level (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) by 12th of the following month
Prepare monthly financial reports by 12th of the following month
Prepare annual financials and adjusting journal entries for same to close books within 90 days of the actual end of the fiscal year (Currently Dec 31, so complete all closure activities by March 31)
Primary interface with independent accountant
Establish accounting policies to accomplish the above and comply with best practices
Planning, analysis and reporting of the firms financial performance and capital expenditures
Oversee and lead the efforts in the event of federal or state accounting audits
Billing:

Oversee and perform the majority of the firms billing activities.
Complete billing within 10 days of close of each billing period
Tax

Prepare any required tax documents for signature by the appropriate corporate officer including
Texas Franchise Tax
Federal Income Tax (quarterly and annual)
Property Tax (coordination with tax renditioner)
Coordinate with Director of Operations on employee and payroll related taxes
Coordinate activities of independent accountant regarding and consult with firm management regarding the above.
Insurance

Coordinate and oversee day-to-day activities including making application for the following insurance and advise firm management regarding same:
Commercial general Liability
Comprehensive auto
Workmens comp and employers liability
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
Serve as a resource to staff regarding contract requirements relating to insurance.
Assist in maintaining any contractually required insurance records and certificates
Project Accounting

Oversee project accounting processes
Budgets
Consultant Approval Process
Proposals
Enhance our current use of Vision software
Maintain the integrity of the Vision database
Review budgets prepared by Project Managers
Work with Project Managers to monitor budget compliance
Work as in-house mentor and trainer for all issues related to accounting software, how to read PPRs, set up budgets, and write proposals and contracts.
Legal

Assist as appropriate in reviewing in-house contracts and edit client contracts as needed