CPP Wind Engineering Consultants Hiring for Accounting/Finance Manager Job at Windsor, CO Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

CPP Wind Engineering Consultants (“CPP”), a leader in providing wind engineering services to architects and engineers worldwide with operating companies in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Malaysia, is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented accounting & finance manager with a proven track record of performing the daily accounting activities to accurately record and report both consolidated and entity performance (e.g., general accounting and controls, working capital management, banking/funding transactions and reconciliations, month/quarterly/year-end end close, audit and tax compliance, budgeting, and variance reporting). This position will also manage, guide and direct a team focused on Payroll Administration, A/P and A/R.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities for this critical role include the following:

· Manage the accounting and financial controls function for the company and maintains the integrity of the general ledger.

· Prepare forecasts/budgets for internal and external distribution, as well as various weekly/monthly/yearly internal financial reporting.

· Manage month/quarter/year-end processes with regards to accounting, reconciliation, adjusting entries, financial documents, and covenants. Analyzes and reports on variances in actual results against the forecast/budget.

· Prepare, Review, investigate and correct variances and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows).

· Responsible for tax reporting and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, sales and use, payroll, and other applicable taxes. The company utilizes an outsourced tax services provider to prepare its tax filings.

· Provide effective financial controls and policies to accurately maintain company data/records.

· Review and guide the Payroll Administrator so as to ensure the accurate administration of payroll data and payment processes, oversee employee master data and payroll submissions per established company policy and processing deadlines.

· Review and guide team members responsible for A/R and A/P.

· Maintains a rolling cash forecast and ensure efficient use of cash and operating capital. Manage bank transactions including cash receipts/payments, Wire/ACH transfers, and positive pay/fraud detection. Ensure cash account reconciliations are completed.

· Ensure that sufficient funds are available in each entity to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.

· Working knowledge of FX with regards to financial statements and currency conversions and maintain banking relationships.

· Work in collaboration with the company’s outside independent accounting firm so as to complete the annual audit of the company and its subsidiaries.

· Prepare a borrowing base certificate monthly for the company’s lender and potential draw certificates under the company’s revolving line of credit.

· Prepare a quarterly valuation calculation for the company’s common stock.

· Work closely with the company’s foreign subsidiaries to assure adherence to accounting practices and direct the local statutory accounting firm.

· Responsible for the capital asset tracking, depreciation, and journal entries.

· Responsible for analyzing complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.

· Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities.

· Prepare executive level presentations and analysis, as needed.

· Knowledge of valuations, audit, corporate tax, and employee-owned companies is preferred but not a requirement.

· Respond to inquiries from management regarding budgets, deposits, disbursement and reporting requests.

· Financial due diligence projects related to acquisition targets.

· Integration projects to convert acquired companies to company financial compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

The required education, knowledge, skills and abilities for this critical role are as follows:

· Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Corporate Finance. Being a licensed CPA is preferred. A strong accounting background and a solid knowledge of GAAP is critical. GAAP application experience with a project/service-related company is preferred. Accountants with auditing firms are encouraged to apply.

· Experience with a global company is preferred. Practical experience/use of and implementation/conversion to a mid-tier ERP system is preferred.

· 3-5 years related experience including managing a team.

· Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on Excel (VBA not required)

· Excellent communication skills

· Well organized with good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

· Work collaboratively with staff and is the primary liaison with external accountants and tax preparers

· Work independently

· Organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks

· Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills

· Proven leadership and management skills

· Commitment to excellence, including a laser focus on accuracy, timeliness and relevance

· Enthusiasm for a rapidly growing environment; ability to manage change

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position will be located at our worldwide headquarters in Windsor, Colorado. Currently we are operating under a work hybrid model.

BENEFITS

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Pet insurance
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company paid STD/LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• 401K – 3% Annual contribution
• Paid Time Off

HOW WE HIRE

CPP is committed to hiring the best team possible so that we can provide the very best in wind engineering services worldwide. We value a diverse set of perspectives to deliver the best possible solutions to our internal and external customers. CPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, CO 80550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor, CO 80550