Staff Accountant/Accounting Manager

Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller – Finance – Walnut Creek, California (Remote)Full time. Must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST).Location: RemoteStart Date: ImmediateRole OverviewLead day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reconciliations, and maintain audit-ready records. Requires a strong background in auditing, financial and project accounting, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint. Proven leadership in managing and mentoring finance teams is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports.Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team of approximately 7 staff.Ensure compliance with GAAP and DCAA financial reporting and accounting practices.Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountants on project status reviews, margin analysis, and billing support.Oversee and support the maintenance of the Deltek Vantagepoint system, including report development, system optimization, and accuracy of the General Ledger (GL) and Project Ledger.Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy; resolve complex payroll issues; approve the monthly payroll reconciliation & journals; ensure timely and accurate 401(k) contributions.Provide financial reports for bank loan covenant purposes, ad-hoc audits, client requests, and government compliance reviews.Assist with complex proposals, billing rate calculations, and project change orders.Supervise preparation of the annual Indirect Cost Calculation.Prepare the annual Caltrans reporting package, including detailed labor cost reconciliation.Manage annual insurance renewals and ensure accurate allocation of insurance costs within the GL.Support the Finance Director in maintaining the rolling forecast, developing the annual budget, and preparing capacity planning & staff utilization reports.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting.Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in professional services or a project-based firm.In-depth knowledge of GAAP and Project Accounting.Background in auditing and reconciliations.Strong knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred; excellent Excel skills.Proactive, creative thinker and problem solver.Excellent analytical, organizational and meticulous attention to detail.Experience supervising and mentoring an accounting team of varying levels.Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift efforts based on team needs.Excellent communication skills.J-18808-Ljbffr