Location
Topeka, KS | United States
Job description
About Us: Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.
Position Summary:
The Controller is a member of the Corporate Finance Division and reports to the Finance Director. This position would be the Manager of Consolidated Financial Reporting. The person in this position will be responsible for the oversight of general accounting, payables, annual business plan development and analysis, and monthly financial reporting. The position will also manage a team of employee owners within the Finance Division.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Oversees the accurate and timely creation of monthly and annual financial statements and utilization Works with staff and Finance Director to continually improve processes and develop maximum value in both the delivery and analysis of financial reports.
- Oversees the preparation of detailed journal entries for the financials, ensuring all financial information is accurate, analyzed and Manages the investigation of issues and identifies resolutions.
- Manages the timely preparation of monthly forecasts and results in accordance with the established format; analyzes those financial results and provides observations to the Finance Evaluates and may re-design the established format for this financial data as appropriate.
- Directs and assists with the development of the annual financial business plan interacting with senior management to discuss analysis of the plan and recommendations for strengthening the
- Manages the internal controls for the operational and corporate units, documenting those
- Ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Resolves questions of GAAP and internal controls with the Finance Director and works closely with our external auditors.
- Maintains all official accounting records in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting
- Participates in the hiring, training, educational and professional development and management of all unit staff. Provides coaching to unit staff relative to performance and assists with or provides oversight relative to regulatory requirements including state licensing, registrations, and creation of government overhead procurement rates.
- Participates in the hiring, training, educational and professional development, and management of all unit staff. Provides coaching to unit staff relative to performance and development.
- Conducts performance reviews; recommends compensation and bonuses for unit division staff.
- Develops and obtains approval from the Finance Director on all actions relating to staff spot bonus programs, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and terminations. Manages the corrective action process for those employees needing to improve performance.
- Manages the staff relative to timesheet/expense approval; overtime authorization and approval; vacation/sick leave approval; and interpretation of policies and procedures. Interprets and applies all company human resources policies and procedures ensuring consistency of application.
- Participates in developing a culture of discipline in the unit where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company. Meets all administrative requirements and requests established by the firm on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, salary/bonus recommendations, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to lead and manage change
- Intelligence and judgment
- Credibility
- Talent management
- Ability to lead, manage, train, and mentor others
- Ability to achieve business results
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA strongly preferred.
Experience:
7+ years of experience in private sector accounting, public accounting or a combination of both with an increasing level of managerial responsibilities. Hands on, seasoned experience with multi-faceted enterprise wide automated systems. Experienced managing a team of employees.
Travel Expectations:
Must be able to travel on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting the outlying locations, attending seminars or business meetings. Anticipated travel is 10-20% of the time.
Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.
An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted.
Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties. Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.
Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.
Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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