GHD · 19 hours ago
US Assistant Controller-Contract 7 Months
Miami, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $192K/yr
10+ years expGHD is a company that believes in the power of commitment and is seeking an Assistant Controller to cover a maternity leave for a period of 7 months. The role involves supporting the production of accurate financial reporting and managing various accounting responsibilities within the Americas Financial Control team.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Monthly review and posting of entries to support both statutory financial reporting & management reporting
Review financial accounts for companies within the Americas economic region
Prepare reconciliations and working papers to substantiate entries
Review accounts, identify issues and resolve on a timely manner to ensure a high quality complete and accurate financial close
Own the preparation of complex analysis and/or support colleagues through the preparation of complex analysis
Review accounting entries and reconciliations prepared and posted by offshore Finance Services team, identifying unusual or unexpected items to investigate
Primary onshore contact for payroll related accounting entries
Support staff accountants through review of work and/or guidance on preparation of journal entries
Review of general ledger reconciliations, identifying any issues on a timely basis, proposing solutions and routinely communicating with Americas Financial Controller
Support balance sheet analytical review process and able to explain key movements linked to business or operational drivers
Supporting external audit through high quality month-end closes ensuring accurate statutory reporting along with the preparation of audit working papers and complex technical accounting memos
Contribute to the statutory reporting process, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements that fully comply with accounting standards, legislative and other requirements
Other ad hoc tasks as required to support audit and reporting processes
Support the business through communicating financial information in a clear and concise manner and support the preparation of financial analysis to achieve business objectives
Qualification
Required
Professional accounting qualifications equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant
Knowledge of US Federal Accounting
Minimum 10+ years in similar Finance roles, either with experience in an international organization or audit firm with international client base
Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail
Established communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
Well organized, with an ability to plan and prioritize
Ability to work autonomously and with limited direct supervision while delivering on multiple tasks and deadlines
Advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office suite
Experience using a large-scale ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and BI reporting tools
Benefits
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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