Interim Accounting Manager/Controller

Consult; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult is seeking an interim Controller to oversee accounting, cash management, and finance for the North American division at our Fort Worth HQ. The role runs 3-4 months and requires working from the Fort Worth offices Monday through Friday.

The candidate will supervise and perform essential accounting functions, coordinate with local and UK leadership, and support budgeting and forecasting processes for the U.S. and Canada region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• CPA or CMA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface with local and Group leadership to ensure accurate accounting and finance.
• Monitor cash management, 13-week cash flow forecasting.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations with cash flow projections.
• Assist A/R in cash collections and resolve payment obstacles.
• Supervise A/R and A/P processes and ensure timely close.
• Manage monthly closing and prepare financial statements with Management.
• Conduct variance analysis and track unbilled revenue (WIP).
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for CFO/CEO and management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Written and verbal communication

Urgency and pace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Salesforce

Cloud-based databases

Job description

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Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States On-site

Summary:

Work on Interim basis for 3-4 months at our Fort Worth HQ to supervise and perform essential accounting, cash management and finance functions for the North American division (U.S. and Canada) of Wind Turbine Field Services. Will be expected to work from our north Fort Worth offices Monday-Friday.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with local and Group (UK) leadership to ensure accurate and compliant accounting and finance


• Daily monitoring of cash management, receipts and 13-week cash flow forecasting


• Perform daily bank reconciliation in conjunction with daily cash flow projections


• Assist A/R in cash collections, including contacting customers to resolve obstacles to payment


• Supervise and drive discipline of regular A/R and A/P processes


• Manage the monthly closing of the financial books


• Prepare and provide monthly financial statement package, in collaboration with Management Team


• Conduct regular variance analysis


• Work with operations to track unbilled revenue (WIP)


• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports for CFO, CEO and management team


• Assist in the upcoming annual budgeting and forecasting process


• Work closely with Staff Accountant in the management and oversight of general ledger, revenue recognition, journal entries, depreciation schedules, revenue recognition, invoicing, accounts receivable and collections, bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience


• CPA or CMA a plus


• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting roles


• 2+ years of experience in a Management or Supervisory role, preferably as Controller or Accounting Manager


• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities


• Exceptional computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, MS Office, accounting software, and cloud-based databases


• Prefer experience with Sage, SalesForce


• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English fluency


• Ability to work both independently and as a team


• Ability to develop and implement improvements, processes and policies


• Excellent attention to details


• Able to work equally well with subordinates and senior executives