Controller - Hybrid

Enhance your career at raSmith as a Controller in our Accounting department and discover why we're ranked #2 as a Top Workplace.

raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our seven office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.

Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity:

Controller - Hybrid - Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee A/P, A/R, billing, fixed assets, payroll, monthly financial reporting and other traditional accounting functions
• Act as the primary liaison with our accounting firm for the annual review and tax filings
• Be a part of the annual insurance renewal process and provide the data that is needed for the renewal
• Work with the CFO on monthly financial statements ensuring accuracy and reporting integrity
• Create and maintain a strong compliance and internal controls environment
• Assume a key role in the management of the ERP system
• Work with the accounting team to streamline and automate accounting functions
• Work with the CFO on FAR accounting/compliance/audit
• Tax compliance with various state tax requirements
• Provide reports as requested by various levels of the Company
• Work closely to manage expenses and look for cost savings
• Oversee sales and use tax reporting, Form 1099 filings and other reporting/compliance requirements
• Ad hoc accounting & financial analysis and projects as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements
• Leads, develops, and motivates a team of accounting professionals by empowering and encouraging initiative, requiring high quality work, communicating openly and honestly and providing regular, fair and honest performance feedback
• Other duties as requested/assigned

Controller - Hybrid - Benefits:

raSmith has a strong history of maintaining a people-oriented culture that provides a great work-life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees.

Specific benefits include:

• Hybrid home/office-based environment
• Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Wellness programs for health insurance savings
• Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
• Life assistance programs
• Corporate wear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
• Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
• Paid memberships to professional organizations
• Paid seminars and conferences
• A variety of mentoring and training programs
• Company picnics and seasonal events
• Social and team-building opportunities
• Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others

Requirements

Controller - Hybrid - Skills & Requirements:

• Strong skills in ERP systems to be able to work within them to write reports, workflows and manage the data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, predominantly Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience + 3 years as a Controller/Finance Manager
• CPA strongly encouraged
• Previous supervisory experience
• Effective communicator and presenter at all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge of GAAP reporting requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and directed
• Exemplary analytical and organizational skills