Assistant Controller - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.
We are actively looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Accounting team in one of our Los Angeles area offices.
As part of the Accounting Group, the Assistant Controller works with the Corporate Controller to support all accounting department functions; Manages the daily operations of the accounting department; monitors and analyzes accounting data and produce financial reports; establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies, and principles; leads the team to achieve higher quality and efficiency.
About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight.
For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.
We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim.
The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.
Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Manage accounting functions including month-end and year-end process, reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts payable, journal entries review and posting, fixed assets, equity, and cash flow forecasting
Manage accounting team members to perform accounting functions and ensure financial data accuracy and integrity, and in compliance with GAAP and other required governances
Mange to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on consolidated basis and stand-alone basis
Manage to produce board report package and shareholder report package quarterly
Perform variance and trend analysis on financial data to identify issues and/or inefficiencies
Coordinate with external auditors to complete year end financial audits, overhead audits, and project audits
Design and improve accounting procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency
Lead financial review with operational managers and upper management
Assisting with tax compliance efforts including transfer pricing study and R&D credit study
Lead the team to maintain and improved internal controls and policies
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; required
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; preferred
CPA certification; highly preferred
10+ years or more of related accounting experience and 5+ years of managerial experience; required
Public accounting experience preferred but not required
Strong knowledge of GAAP; required
Experience working for an Engineering, Construction, or Architect company highly preferred
FAR audit preferred but not required
Proficiency in accounting software and excel; required
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); required
Availability and willingness to travel
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S.
and to present the required documentation at hire
Base salary range:

$193,500 to $236,500 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.
Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California markets.
Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.
Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law.
Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
EEO is the LAW
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