Assistant Controller

Brown and Caldwell is looking for an Assistant Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller in managing the Corporate Accounting function of our profitable and growing company. The Assistant Controller will support accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and compliance activities of the Company. The Assistant Controller will also aid in developing, maintaining and monitoring internal controls.

Detailed Description:

Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Controller in our growth-oriented engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management firm. The Assistant Controller is a vital member of Corporate Finance and Accounting team, working with the Corporate Controller to meet financial reporting and accounting objectives. You are an individual who thrives in dynamic work environments, and whose passion for leadership and continuous improvement builds on the success of a high-performing team. You are a generalist with a diverse professional background and a desire to solve the puzzle.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and lead accounting team members to deliver daily activities in some or all general ledger, compliance, cash application and payroll departments.
• Management of day-to-day corporate accounting activities including Fixed Asset Accounting, Revenue Accounting (ASC 606), Lease Accounting (ASC 842) and General Ledger Accounting teams.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close procedures, including the review of recurring and technical accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Review quarterly accounting and financial reporting for joint ventures and subsidiary companies.
• Manage interactions with external business partners including tax advisors, auditors and consultants.
• Assist with the preparation and review quarterly income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes.
• Assist with ensuring all Federal, State and Statutory tax filings in the US and Canada, tax payment and employee/vendor tax documentation are accurate and filed in advance of their deadlines.
• Support the Corporate Controller in determining accounting conclusions for all material business decisions, including growth strategies, investments, acquisitions and partnerships.
• Assist with regulatory compliance for all accounting matters, including the adoption of new accounting pronouncements.
• Participate in the annual external audit and other 3^rd-party audits, including the coordination with and management of third parties required to support the process such as external auditors and advisory experts.
• Effectively manage and continue to build high performing capabilities and strong development culture of the accounting team to ensure that the team sustainably drives value for BC.
• Build relationships and establish trust across the organization to also challenge leaders across the organization.
• Manage local banking responsibilities with Accounts Payable Manager
• Evaluate accounting, compliance and internal control processes and take a proactive approach to correct deficiencies and mitigate risk.
• Implement and document consistent financial accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and clarity of roles and responsibilities for closing activities and ensures relevant information and reports are issued.
• Manage local banking responsibilities in partnership with the Payroll and Equity Admin Manager
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes: engage team members in the evaluation of existing processes and make recommendations for improvement ensuring robust and appropriate internal controls.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and CPA required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience (combination of public accounting and professional services or engineering/construction industry)
• 2+ years of management experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and demonstrated application of new and existing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel for large data analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc) and integrated accounting systems
• Self-starter with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and reliability
• Ability to prioritize, manage and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated flexibility and experience with problem solving, fostering teamwork, managing change, and providing direction for staff
• Demonstrates expert written and verbal communication skills, excellent responsiveness and follow-up with strong business acumen skills
• Excellent attention to detail balanced by ability to focus on the "big picture".
• Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once (with proper prioritization)

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A:
Salary $106,000 - $145,000

Location B:
Salary $117,000 - $160,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.