Financial Controller

Client Summary: Our client is a federal-level transportation company that is looking for a controller, who is responsible for the overall management of the Accounting Department. The Controller plans and directs the overall financial activities related to client’s Accounting and Financial Reporting functions; including Payroll, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis and Accounting.

Position Summary: The successful candidate must have MBA or CPA, and have at least 5 years of accounting experience with 2 years of supervisory experience.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

·       Oversee the Accounting Department and related close processes, including Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Financial Analysis.

·       Establish and implement accounting policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with GAAP and funding partner requirements.

·       Analyze financial statements, provide direction to staff, and ensure adherence to performance standards through effective oversight of subordinate managers and supervisors.

·       Supervise Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable, A/R Staff, and Financial Analysts.

·       Manage the preparation of financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, budget variance reports).

·       Maintain fiscal records and systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

·       Recommend, design, and implement departmental controls and procedures.

·       Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee adjustments as needed.

·       Lead CLIENT’s financial and compliance audits, including external and internal reviews.

·       Provide financial policy guidance to departments and address budget-related inquiries.

·       Ensure compliance with CLIENT’s Records Management Policy and Environmental Policy, providing training and tools as required.

·       Support documentation for audits and reviews (e.g., FTA triennial, drug and alcohol, EEO, state audits).

·       Utilize tools and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, PS Finance, nVision, and ECHO.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration or finance required

·       Minimum of 5 years of experience and 2 years of supervisory experience

·       Must have MBA, CPA, or CMA

·       Required knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, grants accounting, fixed assets accounting, financial reporting, and monthly close procedures.

·       Advanced Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Vlookups, and logical analysis statements to aid in analyzing data are required.

Necessary Attributes:

·      Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.  

·      Great written and verbal communication skills

·      Able to work on a computer for long periods of time

·      Able to multi-task with good time management skills

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”