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Controller

Location:
Seattle, WA
Description:

We are Herrera Envision yourself at a growing, employee-owned company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best performance while making a difference in the world. We are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day by providing a diverse range of consulting services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and private clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada. For over 40 years, Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, caring, and values-driven culture that empowers our employee-owners to achieve excellence while ensuring we have fun along the way. By providing our employee-owners with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and through encouraging them to grow, we benefit from high employee-owner retention that contributes to our longstanding partnerships with clients. Our Values Treat everyone with respect and dignity, always. Insist on integrity, objectivity, and social and environmental ethics in our work. Act as stewards of the environment upon which we depend. Research and outreach, learn and teach. Employee owners, employee leaders. Your Opportunity Herrera is searching for a Controller to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead a team of accounting professionals. This role serves the company by preparing accurate and timely financial information that complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. This role requires a creative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement in systems and processes, as well as skill negotiating, partnering, influencing, and leading teams. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! In this role we will count on you to: Partner with the CFO to develop , communicate, and implement financial policies and internal controls over financial reporting. Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including cash flow reports and projections; reconcile general ledger; and monitor progress and changes. Manage and coordinate the preparation and submission of financial or operational compliance reporting, taxes, and other monthly, quarterly, and annual filings. Assist the CFO in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate. Collaborate with the CFO in the development and implementation of financial systems and technology. Evaluate, implement, update, and streamline policies, procedures, controls, and most methodologies. Other duties you will be responsible for: Educating employees across the organization in the use of various business and accounting tools. Coordinating and managing all internal and external audits and audit activity, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations. Managing relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and other stakeholders. Contributing to the fiscal expertise of company leadership through training programs and individual consultation. Maintaining professional skills and awareness of regulatory changes, compliance issues, innovations, trends, best practices, and developments, through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support in their daily activities to ensure high-quality work. Exhibiting a “roll-up-the-sleeves” mentality as an active, present leader and participant in day-to-day department work activities. Fostering a positive work environment, leveraging strengths of team members helping clarify roles and responsibilities, and developing and implementing training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals. Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, & Licensure/Certifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with an emphasis in accounting 10+ years of experience in progressively responsible accounting and financial roles, including roles responsible for core accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, auditing, and compliance 10+ years progressive experience in private industry accounting 5+ years of people leadership experience with strong leadership and team management skills and the ability to motivate and mentor employees Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment Tech-savvy: proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, advanced Excel skills, and advanced knowledge and experience with ERP systems, including implementations and cloud-based tools Remarkable analytical, quantitative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Effective communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and communicate financial information to non-financial audiences Ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations Demonstrated resourcefulness and strong time management skills Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Strong knowledge of GAAP and other accounting best practices Working knowledge and understanding of FAR and relevant application Demonstrated ability to create and optimize processes and systems Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm about leading, coaching, and developing employees Maintain confidentiality and communicate with tact and discretion Preferred Qualifications 15+ years of experience in progressively responsible accounting and financial roles, including roles responsible for core accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, auditing, and compliance Experience in an A/E consulting firm, or public sector entity is strongly preferred Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint Recruitment & Hiring Schedule Application deadline: June 19, 2024 Phone screens: July 8 - 12, 2024 Panel interviews: July 15 - August 2, 2024 Desired start date: September 3, 2024 This schedule is approximate and is subject to change. We are proud to support our employee-owners by offering the following compensation and benefits: This position is salaried and exempt from overtime; the annual salary range is $122,555 - $162,555 Salary is determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, type/relevance of experience, skillset, and fit for the role Flexible hybrid work culture Medical/prescription drug/dental/vision insurance for employees and dependents; employees covered at no cost on base plan with buy-up options available; company contribution for dependents Section 125 flexible benefits plans – healthcare and dependent care Company-paid life insurance for employees; option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and dependents at employees’ expense Company-paid long term disability insurance for employees; option to purchase short-term disability insurance at employees’ expense Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we are 100% employee owned! 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 20 days per year for a 40 hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours/week Paid sick leave, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 10 days per year for a 40-hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours per week Flexible paid holidays (10) Paid volunteer time (8 hours annually) Company-paid annual membership dues for one professional organization Professional development / continuing education allowance Discretionary annual bonus Transit benefit To learn more, please visit our website at: www.herrerainc.com We Are Committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Herrera, we celebrate our differences as much as our similarities. We know the best outcomes come from interdisciplinary, diverse, and inclusive teams. Our values are ever-present in the people, culture, and work we do, they are not just a few sentences on our website. We treat people with respect and act with integrity and objectivity. Our employment decisions are based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, and have nothing to do with your race, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, medical history, reproductive health decisions, political ideology, veteran status, or physical appearance. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions. We are also a member of E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, read the E-Verify Notice and the Right to Work Notice .Powered by JazzHR
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Herrera Environmental Consultants
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May 23 on The Resumator
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