Controller (CPA)

• is currently searching for a Corporate Controller (CPA) to work in Portland Oregon. This leadership role will support the daily operations of the finance group. This position requires a team player with strong attention to detail, who takes pride in producing quality work products, and maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Direct the Accounting Group in providing and directing procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records; afford adequate accounting and project controls; and facilitate accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Responsible for all audits, including financial, overhead, DCAA, AASHTO, retirement plan audits and audit firm relationships
• Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.
• Maximize return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making investments.
• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Ensure operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintain financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintain financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller
• Staff management experience required
• Experienced working knowledge and understanding of FAR requirements, AASHTO and state DOT agency audits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry
• Experience with companies that have annual revenue of $50 million plus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule

With a focus on building trusting relationships, facilitating clear communication channels, and collaborating on creative solutions to complex problems, we provide careers and high-caliber professionals in the Architecture & Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Professionals industries.