Corporate Controller

Stress Engineering Services • Houston, TX, US • 3w ago

Overview

Stress Engineering Services Inc. (SES) is a premier provider of engineered solutions and professional engineering consulting services across all engineering disciplines and has been serving clients since 1972. Over the last 50 years, we have built a sound reputation of unsurpassed technical excellence and superior customer service by employing highly trained and experienced professionals with the highest standard of performance. Approximately 80% of current SES business is repeat or direct referral, a testament to our commitment to quality. We take on some of industry’s most difficult problems, utilizing approximately 275 employees, including 155 engineers across offices in Houston; Cincinnati; Waller, TX; and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Controller will direct and manage the accounting function with an emphasis on high quality accounting, internal controls, and good internal and external customer service.

This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities

Oversee multi-site and multicurrency administrative and accounting activities in a newly implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP environment
Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, prepare timely monthly consolidated financial statements, provide user-defined system generated reports, and manage account and intercompany reconciliations
Identify, interpret, and apply technical accounting pronouncements
Perform accounting research when necessary to keep company in compliance with GAAP and coordinate the annual audit
Establish scalable general accounting policies, procedures, and controls
Apply knowledge of GAAP and best practices to develop, maintain, and execute process documentation; maintain chart of accounts
Aid in the evaluation and implementation of current and possible additional modules of Dynamics 365
Coordinate monthly financial statement analysis and work with Practice Leaders, Senior Management and analyst(s) to develop and evaluate KPIs, providing these stakeholders with actionable financial information and analysis for making informed decisions and evaluating performance
Evaluate company financial performance; and work with Practice Leaders and financial analyst(s) to communicate results, including key drivers and variances
Examine each practice area and communicate financial outcomes to stakeholders
Coordinate annual compliance requirements with Legal, Human Resources and other departments and locations
Directly lead, mentor and supervise Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions and personnel
Manage sales and use tax issues and manage outsourced tax compliance process
Oversee and manage client credit evaluation
Coordinate activities with the Treasury function

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA required
At least three (3) years recent experience as a Controller managing an Accounting department required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience required
Proficiency in advanced Excel functions required (e.g., V-lookups, Pivot Tables)
Strong technical accounting and financial systems experience required
Advanced skills in accounting required
Highly developed analytical, supervisory, and interpersonal qualities required
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required
Must be a team player and able to interface with other personnel effectively
Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other major ERP software systems required
Able to work effectively and in an organized manner in a fast-paced atmosphere. A results-oriented team player.

Preferred:

Master’s degree preferred
Audit experience a plus
Knowledge and/or exposure to Power BI a plus
Industry experience with firm(s) engaged in technical services, engineering, and/or architecture would be a plus
Exposure and familiarity with project accounting and contract administration would be a plus

Stress Engineering Services is an independent, employee-owned engineering firm.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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