Controller

Finding the right fit: The Administrative Director/Controller will oversee and manage all accounting activities within the company. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly within consulting, and will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to financial management. This position will be based out of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin office location. First-round interviews for the selected candidates will be held the week of October 7th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration At least ten years of direct accounting or finance experience in a multi-office environment Supervisory experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product. The ability to lead projects Excellent MSOffice knowledge and skills Ability to travel to various offices to train, review and/or audit Desired skills and experiences: Master’s degree Certified Public Accountant license Deltek vision experience Financial software implementation experience Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) experience On any given day, you’ll: Be responsible for the establishment, monitoring and enforcement of the internal control review process and ensures a constant process improvement to the audit control procedures Accept responsibility for the management of outside audits and works with outside auditors to identify variance in quarterly data analysis Prepare the monthly financial statement Analyze reports and financial data Oversee and review processes and duties managed by Accounting Supervisors or others assigned to daily entry Ensure compliance with GAAP and FAR best practices Be 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 Review 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 Assume responsibility for contract review related to mergers and acquisitions Act as the system administrator for accounting software (Vision) – creates reports, revises data input forms and is the liaison between the company and Deltek Vision. Lead the upgrade/implementation of Deltek VantagePoint Conduct training sessions with project managers, accounting staff and others Direct the activities of the accounting staff and assigns duties as needed Provide ad hoc reporting or analysis to support the strategic initiatives of the company Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options Short-term and long-term disability Development Paid membership dues to professional organizations Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications. Work/Life Balance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays [including two floating holidays] Flexible work schedules Financial Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Social Peer recognition program and mentor programs Young Professionals [YP] networking groups Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The 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)