What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTROLLER position at SME?
Job Description:
SME is an award-winning professional consulting engineering firm. Our team of experienced, responsive problem solvers provide practical and sustainable solutions for our clients as we work to build and revitalize our world.
We are looking for a Controller to join our team and work directly with our Chief Financial Officer to manage and direct the financial operations of the firm as well as the opportunity to help us lead both our operating company and a real estate holding company. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your role taking on more leadership along the way.
The ideal candidate will be a highly trained accountant who enjoys diving into the details of financial data, systems, and processes, who demonstrates the ability to lead projects and people, and who communicates well both orally and in writing with staff throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate has:
- MBA optional but not required.
- Five years experience with a public accounting firm.
- Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles and internal control policies.
- Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrated success as an effective supervisor, leader and coach.
- Demonstrated ability in data analysis and interpreting financial trends.
- Experience with Deltek VantagePoint software desired.
- Experience in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry a plus.
- Understanding of and ability to evaluate real estate transactions.
- Desire to learn our business.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location