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Staff Accountant/Accounting ManagerSVS Group • Walnut Creek, CA, United States
Staff Accountant/Accounting Manager

Staff Accountant/Accounting Manager

SVS Group • Walnut Creek, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Controller/ Senior Financial Controller Finance - Walnut Creek, California (Remote) ________________________________________ Experience Required: 7+ years Schedule:

Full time. Must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate

Our client is a small, woman-owned environmental consulting firm that specializes in environmental and biological planning, permitting, and field services. We serve federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as private clients throughout California. Their team develops creative solutions to complex projects through proactive planning, collaboration, and attention to detail. They believe in providing a great place to work by living our shared core values of Belongingness, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a member of the team your unique talents and contributions will be recognized and appreciated, and your work will truly make an impact as we provide the highest level of service to our clients on projects that our staff are passionate about. Role Overview: They are seeking a seasoned Financial Controller/Senior Financial Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reconciliations, and maintain audit-ready records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, deep expertise in financial and project accounting, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint. Proven leadership in managing and mentoring finance teams, along with a detail-oriented, proactive approach, is essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead the month end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team of approximately 7 staff Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with GAAP and DCAA Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountants on project status reviews, project margin analysis, and billing support Oversee and support the maintenance of the Deltek Vantagepoint system, including report development, system optimization, and ensuring the accuracy of the General Ledger (GL) and Project Ledger. Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy; resolve complex payroll issues, approve the monthly payroll reconciliation & journals Ensure timely and accurate 401(k) contributions. Provide financial reports for bank loan covenant purposes, ad-hoc audits, client requests and government compliance reviews. Assist with complex proposals, billing rate calculations and project change orders Supervise preparation of the annual Indirect Cost Calculation Prepare the annual Caltrans reporting package, including detailed labor cost reconciliation. Manage annual insurance renewals and ensure accurate allocation of insurance costs within the GL. Support the Finance Director in maintaining the rolling forecast, developing the annual budget, preparing capacity planning & staff utilization reports Qualifications: Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller level in professional services or a project-based firm is essential In-depth knowledge of GAAP & Project Accounting (minimum 5 years of experience) A background in auditing and reconciliations Strong knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred, with excellent Excel skills Out of the box, proactive, creative thinker, and problem solver Excellent analytical and organization skills, meticulous attention to detail Experience supervising and mentoring an accounting team of all experience levels Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the team Excellent communication skills

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