Ayres Associates
Administrative Director - Accounting/Controller
Ayres Associates, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States, 54701
Finding the right fit:
The Controller will oversee and manage all accounting activities within the company. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly within consulting, and will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to financial management. This position will be based out of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin office location. First-round interviews for the selected candidates will be held the week of October 7th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administrationAt least ten years of direct accounting or finance experience in a multi-office environmentSupervisory experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.The ability to lead projectsExcellent MSOffice knowledge and skillsAbility to travel to various offices to train, review and/or auditDesired skills and experiences:
Master's degreeCertified Public Accountant licenseDeltek vision experienceFinancial software implementation experienceFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) experienceOn any given day, you'll:
Be responsible for the establishment, monitoring and enforcement of the internal control review process and ensures a constant process improvement to the audit control proceduresAccept responsibility for the management of outside audits and works with outside auditors to identify variance in quarterly data analysisPrepare the monthly financial statementAnalyze reports and financial dataOversee and review processes and duties managed by Accounting Supervisors or others assigned to daily entryEnsure compliance with GAAP and FAR best practicesBe responsible for revenue review, annual budget, cash flow and business plans, cash flow forecasts and reports, final overhead cost analysis schedules and reporting financial information to the CFOReview and oversee the operation of all accounting systems such as: project costing, billing, budgeting, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash, cash books, state licensing and regulation and payrollAssume responsibility for contract review related to mergers and acquisitionsAct as the system administrator for accounting software (Vision) - creates reports, revises data input forms and is the liaison between the company and Deltek Vision.Lead the upgrade/implementation of Deltek VantagePointConduct training sessions with project managers, accounting staff and othersDirect the activities of the accounting staff and assigns duties as neededProvide ad hoc reporting or analysis to support the strategic initiatives of the companyBenefits of being part of the Ayres team:
Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage optionsShort-term and long-term disabilityDevelopmentPaid membership dues to professional organizationsPaid licensing exam/prep course for professional certificationEncourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.Work/Life BalanceGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]Flexible work schedulesFinancialFlexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)SocialPeer recognition program and mentor programsYoung Professionals [YP] networking groupsSporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Controller will oversee and manage all accounting activities within the company. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly within consulting, and will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to financial management. This position will be based out of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin office location. First-round interviews for the selected candidates will be held the week of October 7th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administrationAt least ten years of direct accounting or finance experience in a multi-office environmentSupervisory experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.The ability to lead projectsExcellent MSOffice knowledge and skillsAbility to travel to various offices to train, review and/or auditDesired skills and experiences:
Master's degreeCertified Public Accountant licenseDeltek vision experienceFinancial software implementation experienceFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) experienceOn any given day, you'll:
Be responsible for the establishment, monitoring and enforcement of the internal control review process and ensures a constant process improvement to the audit control proceduresAccept responsibility for the management of outside audits and works with outside auditors to identify variance in quarterly data analysisPrepare the monthly financial statementAnalyze reports and financial dataOversee and review processes and duties managed by Accounting Supervisors or others assigned to daily entryEnsure compliance with GAAP and FAR best practicesBe responsible for revenue review, annual budget, cash flow and business plans, cash flow forecasts and reports, final overhead cost analysis schedules and reporting financial information to the CFOReview and oversee the operation of all accounting systems such as: project costing, billing, budgeting, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash, cash books, state licensing and regulation and payrollAssume responsibility for contract review related to mergers and acquisitionsAct as the system administrator for accounting software (Vision) - creates reports, revises data input forms and is the liaison between the company and Deltek Vision.Lead the upgrade/implementation of Deltek VantagePointConduct training sessions with project managers, accounting staff and othersDirect the activities of the accounting staff and assigns duties as neededProvide ad hoc reporting or analysis to support the strategic initiatives of the companyBenefits of being part of the Ayres team:
Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage optionsShort-term and long-term disabilityDevelopmentPaid membership dues to professional organizationsPaid licensing exam/prep course for professional certificationEncourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.Work/Life BalanceGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]Flexible work schedulesFinancialFlexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)SocialPeer recognition program and mentor programsYoung Professionals [YP] networking groupsSporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)