Assistant Controller

Wunderlich-Malec Careers•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WO) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. We have an Assistant Controller position in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This position will develop and manage General Ledger and Accounts Payable in coordination with the Corporate Controller while supporting real-time financial reporting. As an Assistant Controller at WM you will become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned company with 41 years of industry history Entrepreneurially Minded A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant ENR top 500 firm at #170 Holders of this position will regularly exercise decision-making authority in support of the Company’s financial goals as set by the Business leadership. The Assistant Controller will participate in refining business plans to meet company goals by providing extensive, accurate, and timely financial data.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with experience in financial reporting.
Ability to work well cross-functionally and influence across the organization.
Adapts easily to change, learns quickly, and understands how internal and external factors impact decisions.
Adjusts to changing priorities based on business needs, manages multiple tasks, and aligns priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
MS Office skills are required.
Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with additional construction accounting software is a plus.
Experience in growth stage company preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the GL and AP team in coordination with the Controller to ensure requirements of the monthly accounting cycle are met, including the processing of all accounts payable and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Assists in the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
Trains other employees to apply and follow those policies.
Develops protocols to help establish consistent behaviors in financial operations.
Reviews all general ledger monthly financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
Provides feedback on areas for improvement.
Reviews monthly Sales Tax returns for completeness and accuracy.
Will be a Project Accountant to learn the position.
Collaborates with Human Resources for payroll compliance and processing and reconciliation of payroll accounts.
Assists CFO, Controller, and CPA on year-end close out and tax reporting.