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Corporate Environmental Risk ManagementAtlanta, GA, US
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Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities of the company. The Controller will manage the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Team Leadership

  • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure & criteria for assessing issues and opportunities to establish clear goals and priorities
  • Manage and develop the accounting team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and providing feedback as part of the performance review.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide financial training to non-financial managers as needed.
  • Lead team goal setting, work planning, and progress; support the team in making significant progress toward accomplishing work assignments
  • Oversee the management of joint ventures
  • Provide guidance to peers, managers, and clients in researching and interpreting accounting and auditing references

Accounting and Finance Operations

  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations including A / R, A / P, billing, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Plan, organize and oversee the period-end close processes.
  • Responsible for the monthly accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis.
  • Oversee the financial management of joint ventures
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within credit terms.

    • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist with the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CFO and department heads.
  • Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
  • Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis.
  • Provide strategic insights into cost management, margin improvement, and working capital optimization.

    • Accounting System Oversight

  • Serve as the primary administrator for the company's accounting and job cost system, Deltek Ajera.
  • Lead system upgrades, troubleshooting, data integrity, and user support.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement through technology.
  • Collaborate with IT and software vendors to optimize financial system performance.
  • Train accounting and project staff on system best practices.

    • Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintain strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets.
  • Oversee all tax filings
  • Preparation of financial proforma development and projections
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
  • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
  • Manage the production of the annual budget and forecast
  • Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
  • Provide for a system of management cost reports
  • Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

    • Compliance

  • Coordinate with external auditors for the annual financial and FAR audits providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with debt covenants and reporting requirements
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

    • Other Duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

    Required Skills

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with GAAP, as well as FAR and the ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable / receivable / general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
  • Working knowledge of project costing and analysis, estimates to completion, generally accepted accounting standards, and adherence to credit and collection policies of the company
  • Familiarity with Ajera or Vision accounting software and programs; mid-level proficiency with MS-office (especially Excel) and internet-based applications
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of automated accounting and / or business-related systems to process a wide range of accounting transactions
  • Able to attend to specific details of work regardless of the situation with the ability to independently complete thoroughly and accurately work
  • Willing to exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions weighing factors and perceives impacts and implications of decisions
  • Demonstrated logic to communicate and persuade others to see benefits of recommendations by understanding all sides of an issue and its impact on all parties; negotiate with individuals or groups to gain cooperation

    • Required Experience

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • B.S. Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • Minimum 8-10 of relevant accounting experience in the engineering, construction, or professional services environment

    • LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS :

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required
  • This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • This job operates in a professional office environment
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

    • ACCOUNTING COMPETENCIES :

  • Accountability : Willing to claim ownership for results of actions while exceeding personal and organizational obligations associated with serving customers and utilizing resources; demonstrated ability to handle complex accountability issues
  • Interpersonal Skills : Establish and maintain positive working relationships; Listen attentively and understand the interests and concerns of others; consistently tactful in challenging situations
  • Leadership : Encourage, motivate, and challenge others; reinforces confidence and support of others; influences and achieves organizational commitment to shared values and goals & Adapt leadership style to complex situations and / or a variety of personalities
  • Communication : Present complex facts or ideas with confidence and enthusiasm in a clear, concise and logical manner; encourage open expression of ideas and opinions; drive decision making and change
  • Self-Management : Set and achieve own work goals and deadlines; take on difficult and challenging activities and projects that need to be accomplished in order to ensure organizational goals are met

    • CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and / or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.

    Job Location

    2800 Century Parkway, Ste. 750, Atlanta, Georgia

    Position Type

    Full-Time / Regular

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