Assistant Controller - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Accounting team in one of our Los Angeles area offices.  As part of the Accounting Group, the Assistant Controller works with the Corporate Controller to support all accounting department functions; Manages the daily operations of the accounting department; monitors and analyzes accounting data and produce financial reports; establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies, and principles; leads the team to achieve higher quality and efficiency.  

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

 Duties and responsibilities: 

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

• Manage accounting functions including month-end and year-end process, reconciliations, cash receipts, accounts payable, journal entries review and posting, fixed assets, equity, and cash flow forecasting
• Manage accounting team members to perform accounting functions and ensure financial data accuracy and integrity, and in compliance with GAAP and other required governances
• Mange to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on consolidated basis and stand-alone basis
• Manage to produce board report package and shareholder report package quarterly
• Perform variance and trend analysis on financial data to identify issues and/or inefficiencies
• Coordinate with external auditors to complete year end financial audits, overhead audits, and project audits
• Design and improve accounting procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency 
• Lead financial review with operational managers and upper management
• Assisting with tax compliance efforts including transfer pricing study and R&D credit study
• Lead the team to maintain and improved internal controls and policies
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

 Other duties:

 Please note this job posting 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.

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; required
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; preferred
• CPA certification; highly preferred
• 10+ years or more of related accounting experience and 5+ years of managerial experience; required
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; required
• Experience working for an Engineering, Construction, or Architect company highly preferred
• FAR audit preferred but not required 
• Proficiency in accounting software and excel; required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); required
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

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