Sr. Director of Controllership - Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX)

About the position

The Senior Director of Controllership will be a key leader in the finance and accounting organization. The Senior Director reports to the VP of Corporate Controllership. The position is responsible for the creation and auditing of AECOM’s periodic public filings. This includes all corporate accounting functions including general accounting, SEC reporting and technical accounting. As part of a dynamic management team, you will interact with business unit operations and finance leadership and outside professional advisors. This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in either Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Review complex technical accounting transactions, including joint ventures, variable interest entities, share-based compensation, and fair value measurements.
• Assess and analyze new accounting and reporting guidance, determine its applicability to the organization, and present implementation ideas.
• Participate in the preparation of external financial reports focused on efficiency and accuracy.
• Review legal documents to determine appropriate accounting positions.
• Interact with and interpret information from internal and external counsel.
• Engage with external auditors on complex accounting treatments.
• Ensure a strong internal control framework with SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP and other statutory requirements.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.
• Assist with special projects for executive management, as requested.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a business discipline plus at least 14 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance including at least 6 years of leadership experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting knowledge, accounting systems and financial regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams and functions in a performance-driven environment.
• CPA license (active or inactive).
• Strong technical background in accounting and a thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines, manage routine monthly and quarterly closes, and fulfill other reporting requirements.
• Possesses excellent analytical, organization, and abstract reasoning skills, with an emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Problem solver who can summarize and present reporting results, including explanations and variance analysis.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple projects and tasks under strict deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to motivate others, and results-oriented with good judgment.
• Good communication skills in order to discuss results and assumptions with senior management in an efficient and confidential manner.
• Has served as an audit manager at a major public accounting firm, preferably with clients in the engineering and construction industry or related fields.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.