Controller

Job Title

Controller

Job Classification

Salaried

Job Type

Full-time

Location

HQ - Chicago, IL 60606 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Accounting

Job Description

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. is an experienced, minority-owned engineering and consulting firm that delivers measurable and enduring results for its clients. Over more than two decades, our family-owned company has earned a reputation for adaptability, continuous relationship development, and professional excellence.

Our expertise in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Services, Land Surveying, and much more has positioned DB Sterlin as a trusted advisor for clients ranging from the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway to the City of Chicago. Located in beautiful Downtown Chicago, DB Sterlin is continuously striving towards excellent customer service with the love of our city in mind.

Summary/objective
Responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day accounting activities.  Develops reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based, present and expected operations. This position will report to the CFO.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintains all accounting and financial records of the Firm including the general accounts, cash management, accounts receivable/payable, collections, corporate expenditures and summary financial statements
• Ensure company financials are prepared in accordance with FAR Part 31
• Leads, manages and reports on sub ledger and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepares financial statements and reporting on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Provides analysis, interpretation, and projections to the CFO
• Processes bi-weekly payroll
• Coordinates with external CPA firm including preparation of year-end financial review and audit documents and responds to all requests and inquires
• Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Preparation and submission of annual audited overhead and financial package for DOT review
• Lead team on weekly timesheet processing
• Processes bi-weekly payroll
• Processes month-end reconciliation

Job Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage 3 Project Accountants and 1 Accounts Payable Coordinator

Additional eligibility requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with ERP 
• Familiarity with FAR Part 31
• Years of Experience: 7

Work authorization

• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in the United States. Currently DBS is not providing visa sponsorship.
• DB Sterlin Consultants requires full Covid-19 vaccinated status as condition of employment with the company as per requirements of the law

Work environment

• General office environment requiring long periods of sitting at computer. The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise level
• Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in-house meetings, work may need to be performed in the office and during normal business hours

Physical demands

• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or control
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion

EEO statement
DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Unit

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. -> Executive Team -> Operations -> Administration -> Accounting

DB Sterlin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.