Accounting Controller

Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC•Port Vincent, LA

About The Position

Help build stronger projects through stronger financial leadership. Quality Engineering and Surveying is seeking an accomplished accounting professional to lead our financial operations and support continued growth in a project-driven environment. The successful candidate will bring CPA-level expertise in financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and tax compliance, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and leadership teams to maximize project and company profitability.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Meaningful business tax experience.
AEC, engineering, consulting, professional services, or project-based accounting experience.
Experience with Deltek Ajera or similar ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Active Louisiana CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, billing, payroll coordination, project accounting, and month-end close.
Provide financial statements, forecasts, cash flow projections, dashboards, and management reporting.
Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and performance reviews.
Partner with project managers to improve profitability, monitor WIP, manage budgets, and identify financial risks.
Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, compliance programs, audits, and tax coordination.
Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team while improving systems, reporting tools, and workflows.