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Director of Finance and Accounting

RQAW Corporation
Fishers, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2024 CLOSED ON 1/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance and Accounting position at RQAW Corporation?

Description

Direct the accounting and financial activities of the organization in compliance with GAAP standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides support to the CFO and Division Leads that includes proactive financial analysis to help manage the business through the identification of trends, risks and opportunities; drives/tracks strategic initiatives
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
  • Oversee the monthly accounting close
  • Ensure a timely monthly close and completion of financial statements
  • Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed
  • Maintain a best-in-class accounting work-paper system to include the documentation of reconciliations, balance sheet items, journal entries, etc.
  • Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
  • Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Oversee and supervise the accounting staff and activities within the accounting department in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Support and enforce organizational goals, policies, procedures and values.
  • Analyze variances and take/recommend corrective action.
  • Prepare and implement departmental budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
  • Analyze discrepancies between actual and budgeted expectations, take/recommend corrective action.
  • Monitor internal controls and processes in all areas of the business and make recommendations for increased efficiency, accuracy and cost savings.
  • Develop and present workable implementation plans.
  • Manage and delegate special projects.


Requirements

Competencies

  • Financial Management
  • Analytical 
  • Technical Capacity
  • Prioritization & Time Management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  • Relationship Management


Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment
  • Demonstrated ability to understand complex accounting processes, and employs effective auditing/drill down capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills that include high levels of English proficiency, both written and verbal
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Strong math and analytical skills
  • Leadership and people development skills
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex accounting topics to Executive and Program leadership.
  • Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability.


Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or equivalent in education and experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible corporate accounting experience
  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
  • Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail
  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, and enterprise level billing applications.
  • Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is preferred


About RQAW:

  • Since 1954, RQAW has been providing our clients with infinite possibilities by offering the best in engineering and architecture services. Through strategic collaboration, we deliver innovative designs, seamless execution, and careful attention to our clients' needs. Our success is rooted in our constant and intentional pursuit of innovative solutions.  
  • RQAW strives to continuously improve our services, our partnerships, and our progressive results. Our clients know they can count on us, and they confidently return when new projects and challenges arise.
  • Our leaders inspire us to follow our passions through their commitment to open communication, collaboration, and versatility. They ensure that RQAW continues to offer a culture where employees can thrive and exceed our clients' expectations.
  • Our mission is simple: We want to set people free to do meaningful work! We've been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Indiana, and we're proud of our team for receiving awards for workplace effectiveness and flexibility.


RQAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability


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