Controller

Job DescriptionSandis is seeking a Controller in the San Francisco Bay Area or in Roseville. This role assists with the preparation of the operating budgets, overseeing financial reports, performing essential duties relating to payroll and supervising a small team of accounting professionals. Our ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.Responsibilities:Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring adherence to GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Revenue RecognitionReview AP coding, sign checks and lien waiversPrepare AR collateral reports for bank loansPrepare periodic Utilization reports productionPrepare Weekly Cash Flow updatesMonitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial risks, and develop strategies to optimize cash management and mitigate risks. Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsSupervise and mentor accounting team members, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional development. Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making and improve business performance. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, working with CFO and Department to develop realistic financial plans and targets. Prepare project reconciliations and follow-up with clientsStay informed about changes in financial regulations and industry trends and recommend updates to policies and procedures as needed. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accountingMinimum of five or more years of combined accounting and finance experienceProven working experience as a financial controllerThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresExperience with creating financial statementsExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processExcellent accounting software user and administration skillsExpert and experience with Excel formulas preferred – IF, SUM, SUMIF, XLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, AND, OR, CHOOSE, COUNT, COUNTIF currently usedSandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying, and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 55 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high-tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice, and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for.Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.