Controller
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Managed all corporate and subsidiary accounting and information technology functions, with gross revenue of $70M, including direct responsibility for all company cost controls, cash management, credit/accounts receivable, and financial reporting, for leading, full-service engineering, planning, and environmental science firm serving the municipal, agency, private, energy, and industrial markets.

• Directed all accounting functions including benefit and payroll administration, investment activities related to cash reserves, project costing, tax and audit preparation, cash management, and invoicing; established and maintained strong banking and lending relationships.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements and created and maintained budgets and forecasts; accurately reported financial results to management and Board of Directors.
• Performed weekly and monthly cash flow analysis along with monthly earnings forecast.
• Served as the Plan Administrator for all Welfare Plans and Qualified Retirement Plans with oversight of assets of over $60M and Corporate Secretary for the Board of Directors.
• Identified key risk areas, recommended and implemented changes to mitigate associated risks.
• Retained accountability for a $1.5M annual IT budget while leading a team of 10. Oversaw organization’s information system functions including business analysis, information reporting, and database management.
• Enhanced and continually improved accounting procedures, information reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems.
• Maintained strategic and consistent direction for accounting and system functions that support overall organizational objectives.
• Designed and developed business analytics to meet current operating needs; conducted workshops, delivered group and individual training sessions, and created user-training materials.

Multifaceted role encompassing oversight of the finance team, budgets and cash flows management, evaluating and streamlining accounting processes and overall financial and risk analysis.

• Analyzed and maintained an efficient system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk.
• Identified opportunities that positively impacted financial performance by executing in-depth analysis to interpret financial and business data.
• Liaised with management to implement budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Completed ad-hoc financial projects as requested.

Oversaw planning, forecasting, reporting, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes to maximize tax and benefits expenses. Improved cost application rate models and analytical tools to deliver a less than 1% variance. Established and maintained strong banking and lending relationships. Directed planning and oversight of capital investment budgets while strengthening and streamlining department practices and systems. Led 3-member team, earning a reputation for exceptional quality and cross-functional collaboration.

• Calculated depreciation for $30M assets slashing annual depreciation expenses by $10M.
• Maintained exceptional compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), achieving perfect audit performance results.
• Migrated $175M SAP system, integrating business needs into the design to facilitate a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
• Documented internal alignment with GAAP reporting requirements to prepare the organization for acquisition, providing robust and accurate justification for accounting practices.