Assistant Corporate Controller

CHA Consulting • Albany, NY

300d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to join our Corporate - Finance Team at our Albany, NY office. The Assistant Corporate Controller focuses on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the firm's financial reporting, with an emphasis on oversight of general ledger accounting and financial activities. The professional in this role leads financial and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) auditing, tax preparation and reporting, integrations of acquired companies and other compliance regulations. The Assistant Controller collaborates with other finance groups to align goals and objectives and leads the development of long-term organization plans and strategies to support the company's growth objectives. This key role may be involved in new company-wide initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and system conversions. Additionally, the Assistant Corporate Controller encourages the use of digital tools and technologies in the accounting and financial operations teams to improve productivity and collaboration and works with IT to improve existing and new accounting systems. This role includes building a continuous learning and development program for the accounting team to stay updated with industry trends and best practices, as well as supporting the professional growth and development of team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) a plus.
• Experience in an engineering or service industry preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, Deltek a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in risk assessment, development and implementation of financial processes and controls.
• Skilled in evaluation and automation of routine tasks like reconciliations and other accounting processes.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, a complex corporate structure and Private Equity preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Evaluate and accept change, and execute the required activities to satisfy the company's objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience in an engineering or service industry.
• Experience with ERP systems, Deltek.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and financial activities.
• Lead financial and FAR auditing, tax preparation and reporting.
• Integrate acquired companies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with finance groups to align goals and objectives.
• Develop long-term organization plans and strategies for growth.
• Encourage the use of digital tools and technologies in accounting.
• Work with IT to improve accounting systems.
• Build a continuous learning and development program for the accounting team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree