The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a qualified candidate in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing company. The General Accountant will report to the Corporate Controller. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end and year-end close, preparation and review of financial statements and analyses, facilitating financial audits and tax return preparation, and overseeing daily activities of the accounting team. The Accounting Manager must also champion process improvements, be a transformative leader, collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to building team culture.

What You'll Do

• Leads and review the work of staff. Exercises consistent responsibility for management and supervisory functions, including but not limited to interviewing, training, managing team hours and workload, evaluating and managing employee performance, and handling employee complaints/issues.
• Mentors and develops accounting team members for continuous professional development and growth.
• Establishes and maintains accounting policies and processes.
• Collaborates with leaders under the Corporate Controller team to build and maintain internal controls.
• Oversees month-end closing process and ensures compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Provides accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses to assist leadership in making educated financial/economic decisions.
• Works with senior leadership, general managers and department heads on interpreting and understanding monthly, quarterly and annual financial KPIs and operational/financial metrics.
• Interacts with internal and external parties to provide accurate financial information and to resolve conflicts.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal or external effect.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment as related to the performance of the duties and responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Oversees financial and Federal Acquisition Regulation Audits
• Ensure tax compliance for state US income tax, sales & use tax and Canadian GST/HST
• Provides excellent client service and communicates with internal and external clients to ensure needs are met.
• Develops and implements accounting best practices in processes, policies and procedures to ensure optimal efficiency and excellent client experience.
• All other duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 7 years of related work experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant required.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Experience with MS Dynamics365 preferred.
• Strong analytical skillset and aptitude to solve complex problems.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential matters related to daily business operations.
• Must have effective leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meets deadlines by setting priorities.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, and rapidly growing organization.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $102,900 - $139,200
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.