Assistant Controller

SOM • Chicago, IL

10d • $125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge. Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work. Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm. Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential. Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience with exposure to financial, management, and project accounting
• Current experience may include Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller; preferably in Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry or other professional services industry
• Cash basis and multi-national multi-currency environments required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets
• Commitment to organization and highly detail oriented work
• Proactive with a high sense of urgency and a drive to optimize accounting and finance activities
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage to completion
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who embraces ad-hoc projects with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Deltek Vision, Accounting Software strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Ensures that the cost center level transactions have been properly accounted for, the subledgers agree to the general ledger and results consolidated with eliminations applied; assist with compilation of financial reporting for various foreign based filings (Thailand, Australia, Kuwait, Dubai, India, Canada, etc.).
• Management Accounting: Ensures that all transactions are appropriately posted and that all Billing invoices are raised .promptly, including expenses for trade and consultants.
• Project Accounting: Performs auditing to ensure proper time tracking at the phase and task level; establish a routine that reconciles inaccurate information.
• General accounting: Prepare journal entries, analyze accounts as required; reconcile balance sheet accounts quarterly and fixed asset accounting.
• Surveys: Assist in preparing information for business insurance renewals and responding to industry surveys.
• Accounts Payable: Auditing General Ledger coding .
• Consolidation: Consolidate over 10 entities for cash basis reporting dealing with currency gains and losses, fluctuation, intercompany, and year over year changes.
• Audit: Support the schedule preparation and completion of the consolidated financial audit, FAR audit and 401k audit; maintain strong relationships with auditors and be the primary point of contact/communication; including foreign audits.
• Internal Audits: Leads staff in developing and performing various internal audit functions to ensure compliance with policies.
• Revenue: Auditing to ensure proper coding of cash basis revenue postings.
• Research: Perform technical and accounting research surrounding a myriad of accounting issues.
• Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.
• Perform other related special studies or projects as assigned.
• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.
• Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development.
• Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.
• In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
• Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees