Assistant Controller

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller should have strong analytical, technological, communication, and organizational skills. This role is pivotal in managing advanced accounting tasks, such as payroll processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accruals, and overseeing period-end and month-end closings, along with financial reporting. As a vital member of the Corporate Accounting team, the Assistant Controller is key to streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and playing a significant role in the department's decision-making process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare / review monthly reconciliations of pertinent general ledger and all company bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process, review, and reconcile payroll data, including deductions, withholdings, and company contributions.
• Lead and complete the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including all supporting documentation.
• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), along with additional reports as required.
• Responsible for annual company surveys.
• Enhance and maintain the company's internal controls.
• Provide support for the annual external audit including the preparation of support schedules as needed.
• Analyze and report cost variances.
• Develop into subject matter expert for the financial ERP system.
• Prepare monthly Balance sheet and expense reconciliations in-line with standard operating procedures.
• Drive for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Work cross functionally with other departments throughout the organization and develop strong working relationships with those teams.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the financial ERP system.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees :
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll calculations and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Stay updated on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and information.

Skills + Experience

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

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