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Job ID: 14031582
 
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Job Title:Controller
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Reporting

Issue timely and complete financial statements
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Provide financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations




Compliance

Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings




Opportunities for Growth:

You will work closely with top management on a daily basis
Have the ability to learn about other areas of business
Daily mentorship
Ability to take on increased responsibility to continue to develop in your career 




Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounting; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
Microsoft Suite experience with expertise in excel spreadsheets
Ability to learn and utilize new technology
High level of confidentiality of sensitive information
Must be extremely accurate and have a highly developed orientation to detail
Customer service mindset
Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Wold Architects and Engineers, a dynamic, growth-oriented architectural and engineering firm with headquarters in downtown St. Paul, seeks a highly motivated, professional, and dependable Controller to become a part of our finance team. Candidates must be detail oriented, team players, well organized, and possess a positive attitude.

Watch Why Work at Wold to learn more about what makes us a great place to work.

As a member of the finance team you will contribute to the accuracy of our financials, budgets and overall company goals. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in Accounting/Business and be a part of a company that positively impacts communities through building design.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Controller will be responsible for ensuring effective cost management of the company's financial resources. The ideal candidate will help in the implementation of the financial policies and procedures while ensuring that they are in line with the company's objectives and goals.

Analyze financial statements to determine possible improvements and develop strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness
Conduct periodic checks of financial documents and assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
Collaborate with department heads Business Unit Leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to reduce expenses.
Prepare and present financial reports to management to aid decision-making processes
Monitor and balance cash flows to meet business obligations and optimize investment.
Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets and reporting standards
Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, productivity and mentorship
Develop and guide financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting, by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape

Reporting

Issue timely and complete financial statements
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Provide financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations




Compliance

Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings




Opportunities for Growth:

You will work closely with top management on a daily basis
Have the ability to learn about other areas of business
Daily mentorship
Ability to take on increased responsibility to continue to develop in your career 




Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounting; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
Microsoft Suite experience with expertise in excel spreadsheets
Ability to learn and utilize new technology
High level of confidentiality of sensitive information
Must be extremely accurate and have a highly developed orientation to detail
Customer service mindset
Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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