Oferta de trabajo: Assistant Controller, Acquisitions Accounting - Reston, VA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Acquisition Accounting Assistant Controller to join our team in Reston, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Assist in leading the day-to-day Acquisition Accounting function.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

• Provide oversight and direction for one or more specific business processes or functions.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist in development, analysis, and communication of internal monthly financial statements on a timely basis.

• Identify, research and resolve corporate accounting, auditing and operational issues.

• Assist with special projects related to acquisitions as well as process improvements for the financial operations of the company.

Do the Work

• Oversee the activities of the corporate acquisition accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal monthly financial statements and annual audits.

• Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and employee expense reports.

• Works with external auditors during reviews and audits to manage acquisition accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests in a timely manner.

• Assist with acquisition financial audit preparation including quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audit, and other audits as required.

• Develop and analyze acquisition internal monthly financial statements and year-end audited acquisition financial statements.

• Assist with acquisition quarterly financial statement reporting as required.

• Research and apply technical accounting to ensure GAAP compliance for unique accounting transactions.

• Identify, research, and resolve corporate accounting, auditing and operational issues.

• Assist with the development, implementation of and monitoring adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

• Develop, manage, recognize and reward a motivated team of accountants.

• Assist Director of M&A Accounting with special projects to facilitate the effective functioning of the Acquisition Accounting team.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

• CPA strongly preferred.

• Three or more (3+) years of management experience, to include managing the month-end close.

• Accounts Payable full cycle exposure.

• Five or more (5+) years of corporate accounting experience.

• Previous experience of public accounting and compliance strongly preferred.

• Prior professional services and percentage completion accounting experience.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills preferred.

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred.

• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.