Finance Manager - CPA
WSPWSP is currently initiating a search for a Finance Manager - CPA for our tolling operations team!
This position sits out of our Costa Mesa, CA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities include organizing and directing all general accounting and financial activities for the client’s project. Will be responsible for reconciling operational and financial records between the various systems deployed for the operations. Managing the various operational and financial audits required for the project including cash and inventory. Interfacing with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors. Focusing on process controls improvements and efficiencies of the program. Coordinating accounting functions, reporting, receivables and payables and achieving monthly performance measures. Supervising general accounting staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop accounting standard operating procedures including internal controls
Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of the accounting activities/processes and accounting staff.
Monitor accounting systems and procedures and necessary updates.
Oversee weekly payables and customer refunds.
Oversee preparation of daily and monthly journal entries
Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis for client
Oversee preparation of daily, monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations
Perform evaluations of back-office operating software and identify areas for efficiency and operational improvements and/or modifications to functionality.
Ensure daily and monthly key performance measures are successfully achieved
Participate in internal project meetings and client meetings
Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors
Oversee internal audits such as monthly physical inventory audit
Oversee external audits such as SOC 1 Type II audit
Keep abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and developments in the profession including governmental accounting standards and regulations, GAAP and GASB.
Supervisor may assign other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
Possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
Must be able to lift, carry, walk and stand
Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting and finance teams of two to three members.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or related field
Active CPA license required
Five (5) years of financial and accounting experience including management or leadership positions overseeing accounting operations in a GAAP compliant, high-volume, transaction/trip processing environment performing revenue management, process audits and similar functions
Experience with tolling back-office systems preferred
Ability to package and present quantitative data effectively.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary $89,000 - $140,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.