Title: Project Accounting Manager/Controller

Industry: Engineering/Construction

Environment: 3 days remote and 2 days on-site in Chicago, IL

Description:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations

• Manage the internal accounting team of 3 accountants including ( sr , junior and staff)

• Maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures according to local and national governmental standards.

• Through analytical evaluation prepare and manage complete financial statements, financial reports, corporate annual reports, and orderly account filing systems.

• Assist accounting team to ensure payroll processing on time and make sure the facility of all reasonable discounts is availed among employees

• Manage periodic bank reconciliations and debt payments.

• Regulate and manage the production of budget, forecast and by partnering with the CFO have full control over accounting transactions

• Coordinate with the stakeholders and owner team in capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations to make profitable decisions across all markets.

• Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting

• Helping guide the company's strategic financial decisions, and providing strategic financial planning for the company best future.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and other related fields.

• Proven experience in accounting.

• Understanding of Deltek Vantage Point

• CPA or CMA designated candidates will be preferable.

• Good verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills like MS Excel, etc.

• Knowledge of the local, state, and federal government rules and regulations.

• Broad knowledge of finance.

• Deep knowledge of the financial market, banking, and economic principles.

• Habitual to tight schedules and keen for delivering quality service.

• Understanding of financial reporting and data analysis.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.