Senior Accounting Manager: Close, Controls & Budgeting

Tetra Tech; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller, Finance and Operations leadership. You will manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and deliver timely internal and external reports.

You will supervise accounting staff, strengthen internal controls, participate in budgeting and audits, and provide senior management with detailed financial analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of GL, AP, AR, payroll, tax compliance, and banking operations.
• Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts and audits.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas) and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Lead month-end/year-end close activities including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Supervise GL, AP, AR staff and manage hiring/training/performance.
• Oversee AP/AR processes, invoicing, cash application, collections and funding reports.
• Coordinate payroll close with payroll providers or internal staff.
• Support audits and maintain internal controls and policy documentation.
• Prepare analyses, forecasts and budgeting inputs for management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller, Finance and Operations leadership. You will manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and deliver timely internal and external reports.

You will supervise accounting staff, strengthen internal controls, participate in budgeting and audits, and provide senior management with detailed financial analysis and recommendations.