Strategic Mission Critical
Engineering
Controller
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“Controller at Strategic Mission Critical. Skills: Accounting department management, Month-end close, GAAP compliance, Budgeting and forecasting. Lead accounting department. Manage accounting functions”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7-10 years related experience, Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Knowledge of GAAP, Knowledge of revenue recognition, Knowledge of project accounting, Knowledge of job cost principals, Proven ability to manage a small team, Emphasis in problem solving, Emphasis in analytical thinking, Experience with Microsoft Word, Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Experience with Microsoft Excel, Experience with Microsoft Teams, Experience with Microsoft Power Point
Nice to Have
CPA Preferred, Experience in professional services, Experience in engineering industry, Experience in architecture industry, Experience in construction industry, Expertise in professional services ERP/Accounting platforms, Experience using eltek, Experience using BST, Experience using Unanet, Experience using Procore, Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud
What You'll Do.
Lead accounting department
Manage accounting functions
Build accounting team
Maintain chart of accounts
Maintain electronic filing system
Maintain general ledger
Post daily deposit transactions
Post daily withdrawal transactions
Ensure transactions authorized
Post transactions to correct accounts
Establish internal control system
Maintain internal control system
Evaluate internal control system
Make recommendations on process improvements
Manage process improvement implementation
Supervise accounts receivable
Supervise work-in-process
Receive feedback on job progress
Receive feedback on collections
Assist project managers
Supervise accounts payable
Ensure invoices posted
Ensure invoices paid timely
Maintain proper paperwork
Maintain purchase orders
Review vendor master files
Review appropriateness of account specifications
Review discount policy
Review vendor statements
Reconcile vendor statements
Facilitate financial analysis
Provide cash flow management analysis
Provide forecasting analysis
Provide job profitability analysis
Provide variance analysis
Manage relationships with outside service providers
Manage relationships with lenders
Manage relationships with lessors
Assist with evaluating pricing
Assist with evaluating risk
Coordinate information exchanges
Coordinate processes with CPA firm
Coordinate processes with law firm
Coordinate processes with payroll service providers
Coordinate software process improvements
Manage compliance in jurisdictions
Manage bi-weekly payroll activity
Review payroll register
Confirm payroll names
Confirm payroll amounts
Oversee 401(k) processing
Oversee 401(k) accounting
Oversee cafeteria plan processing
Oversee cafeteria plan accounting
Review WIP with project managers
Ensure billable hours posted
Ensure expenses posted
Analyze companies cash flow requirements
Perform monthly adjusting entries
Perform monthly reconciliations
Assist in analyzing company performance
Assist in analyzing office performance
Monitor compliance with debt covenants
Oversee preparation of monthly customer statements
Oversee dispatch of monthly customer statements
Manage sales tax fillings
Prepare sales tax fillings
Manage revenue reporting
Manage fixed asset reporting
Manage payroll reporting
Review quarterly payroll tax filings
Reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings
Coordinate provision of information to CPA firm
Process annual financial statements
Process annual tax returns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with executive team; Communicate with executive management; Work with project managers; Coordinate with advisors; Coordinate with software provider; Work with CPA firm; Work with law firm; Work with payroll providers; Coordinate with project managers
Communication Scope
Financial analysis reporting; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Project profitability analysis, Job cost principals
Full Job Description
Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm. Position Opening: The Controller works as part of the Accounting and Finance Team and is responsible for closely monitoring the financial health of a mid-sized engineering services firm. The controller is based at the PHX headquarters and works closely with the executive team to guide the organization's financial decisions. Communicates regularly with the executive management team. The role is responsible for managing the accounting team, overseeing month-end close, GAAP compliance, and providing leadership in budgeting, forecasting and project profitability analysis. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting department and functions, with a focus on building an accounting team internally that can properly and efficiently support firm growth with reliable processes and reporting. Maintain the chart of accounts and an orderly electronic filing system. Maintain the general ledger and post daily deposit and withdrawal transactions. Ensure transactions have been properly authorized and posted to the correct general ledger accounts (e.g., capital expenditures). Establish, maintain, and periodically evaluate the internal control system. Make recommendations on process improvements and help man
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