Assistant Controller

Requisition ID: 274923 

•  Relocation Authorized: International - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

 

We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

 

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver

 

Position Summary:

Bechtel Global Corporation is hiring a full-time Assistant Corporate Controller, based in Reston, VA. This is a high visibility, high impact position which reports to the Corporate Controller. The Corporate Controller team provides overall guidance and expertise on financial accounting and related matters, including responsibility for the development and implementation of accounting policy, oversight of accounting operations, technical accounting, financial reporting, and management/financial control activities. We actively build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where a multitude of views are welcomed, openness is encouraged, and teamwork and merit are cornerstones. This position qualifies for part-time telework, with an expectation of  2-3 days per week in the Reston office.

The Assistant Corporate Controller will be the primary individual responsible for leading the Controller’s organization through the routine close process for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting; certain technical accounting matters; preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; liaising with Bechtel Business Services (BBS) financial service centers to identify and resolve accounting issues; and liaising with the Company’s auditors. The candidate must have the ability to maintain a sense of urgency focusing on critical issues, possess excellent project management skills, be detail oriented and demonstrate strong leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manages the monthly, quarterly and annual close process.
• Reviews internal management deliverables, project analyses and journal entries.
• Assists with managing the Company’s relationship with external auditors; answers questions and liaises support requests throughout the Company.
• Prepares annual financial statements, related disclosures, and work papers to support audits of various legal entities.
• Reviews various policies, summaries, and support to verify accuracy and conformance with specific functional, corporate, contract, or professional accounting requirements.
• Reconciles financial reports and data with other records on file; points out inconsistencies and errors and recommends actions to resolve.
• Manages a team, but also acts as an individual preparer for certain complex accounting issues.
• Reviews existing Controller systems and processes, identifies and recommends areas for process improvement and automation.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting with at least 7 years relevant experience.
• US Certified Public Accountant or international equivalent.

                                                                                                                                                                

Additional Qualifications:

• Public Accounting experience.
• Experience leading teams and project managing financial close processes.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls concepts and the ability to develop and interpret accounting procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks of varying complexity.
• Ability to manage a team while also working independently through complex issues.
• Ability to analyze financial data, provide early recognition of potential problems and provide efficient and effective solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.