What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.?
About Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR)
Founded in 1965, Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Elgin, IL with additional offices spanning across the state of Illinois. HLR is a leading provider of professional consulting engineering, environmental, and surveying services, serving public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the Midwest.
We believe that our team and award-winning Work Hard | Have Fun | Give Back® culture are what draw employees and clients to our firm and are proud to be named the number one 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc., based on our workforce retention, productivity, and superior level of employee engagement.
At HLR, our culture and team are paramount to our success. We've built an incredible atmosphere that attracts bright, driven, caring individuals who sincerely want to make a difference in the industry. We are truly a team in every sense: we're mentors and collaborators who believe in supporting one another as we work together to achieve our goals. We're passionate about employee development, evidenced by our Pathways to Success program - a specialized roadmap to career advancement - as well as the time and resources we dedicate to employee training and education. We challenge ourselves, celebrate accomplishments big and small, and focus on fostering a positive, synergetic environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally. By joining our team, you are joining us on our mission to make a measurable impact in the communities which we live and work each and every day. Together, we can redefine excellence.
HLR is looking for a confident Financial Controller to manage our organization's financial performance and direct our accounting operations. The Financial Controller will manage accounting records, evaluate and manage risk, ensure compliance with regulations, prepare financial statements and reports, analyze financial data, monitor expenditure, forecast revenue, coordinate the auditing processes, and ensure accuracy of financial information. As part of our management team, the Financial Controller works with our CEO, Bookkeeper, and other key team members to aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal
controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent communication skills. The noteworthy Financial Controller should streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, promote regulatory compliance, and drive income generation. (The Financial Controller will train alongside our current Financial Controller and Bookkeeper for a transition period of approximately 2 years as our current Financial Controller prepares for retirement.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintaining and enforcing written accounting policies and procedures.
• Preparing financial reports.
• Analyzing financial data.
• Monitoring internal controls.
• Overseeing and preparing income statements.
• Participating in budgeting processes.
• Managing financial transactions.
• Streamlining accounting functions and operations.
• Developing plans for financial growth.
• Evaluating and managing risk.
• Coordinating audit processes.
• Providing supervision of bookkeeper.
Education
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance.
Required Experience and Skills
• 5 years of work experience with professional services organization.
• Proven experience in finance management.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical skills.
Nice-to-Haves
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Knowledge of Paylocity online payroll and HR software or other payroll platform
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision/VantagePoint or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform
• Experience with an architecture or engineering firm in Illinois.
• Knowledge of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Knowledge of American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
• Knowledge of the Illinois Use tax code.
• Knowledge of State annual reports (or franchise tax returns).
Benefits Summary and Compensation
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• End-of-the-year bonus opportunity, dependent on company and personal performance
Work/Life
• Student loan assistance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan (Available to all employees over 21 years of age who have completed 6 months of service. Employer match is dollar-for-dollar for the first 6% of eligible pay and employees are fully vested upon eligibility.)
• Flexible work hours and schedules
• Family-like atmosphere
• Casual dress code
• Frequent company social events
• Community involvement opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate perks
• Employee referral bonus
Health
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (HSA and PPO)
• Employer HSA contribution
• Supplemental Coverage (Employees who elect other insurance will receive supplemental coverage up
to $2,500 for employee and family.)
• Dental Wellness Allowance
• Optional vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Wellness program
• Gym membership reimbursement
Career Development
• HLR-led seminars and Lunch 'n' Learns
• Mentoring program for all employees
• Continuing education program
• Performance and career development programs
• Financial support for professional development, memberships, and registrations
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
