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First-round interviews for the selected candidates will be held the week of October 7th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.\nRequired qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration\nAt least ten years of direct accounting or finance experience in a multi-office environment\nSupervisory experience\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.\nThe ability to lead projects\nExcellent MSOffice knowledge and skills\nAbility to travel to various offices to train, review and/or audit\nDesired skills and experiences:\nMaster’s degree\nCertified Public Accountant license\nDeltek vision experience\nFinancial software implementation experience\nFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) experience\nOn any given day, you’ll:\nBe responsible for the establishment, monitoring and enforcement of the internal control review process and ensures a constant process improvement to the audit control procedures\nAccept responsibility for the management of outside audits and works with outside auditors to identify variance in quarterly data analysis\nPrepare the monthly financial statement\nAnalyze reports and financial data\nOversee and review processes and duties managed by Accounting Supervisors or others assigned to daily entry\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and FAR best practices\nBe responsible for revenue review, annual budget, cash flow and business plans, cash flow forecasts and reports, final overhead cost analysis schedules and reporting financial information to the CFO\nReview and oversee the operation of all accounting systems such as: project costing, billing, budgeting, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash, cash books, state licensing and regulation and payroll\nAssume responsibility for contract review related to mergers and acquisitions\nAct as the system administrator for accounting software (Vision) – creates reports, revises data input forms and is the liaison between the company and Deltek Vision.\nLead the upgrade/implementation of Deltek VantagePoint\nConduct training sessions with project managers, accounting staff and others\nDirect the activities of the accounting staff and assigns duties as needed\nProvide ad hoc reporting or analysis to support the strategic initiatives of the company\nBenefits of being part of the Ayres team:\nHealth/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options\nShort-term and long-term disability\nDevelopment\nPaid membership dues to professional organizations\nPaid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification\nEncourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.\nWork/Life Balance\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid holidays [including two floating holidays]\nFlexible work schedules\nFinancial\nFlexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options\n401(k) with company match\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\nSocial\nPeer recognition program and mentor programs\nYoung Professionals [YP] networking groups\nSporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)","company":"Ayres","rawCompany":"ayres","city":"Eau Claire","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:23.719Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Finding the right fit:\nThe Administrative Director/Controller will oversee and manage all accounting activities within the company. 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