Regional Controller, Consulting Engineering

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Regional Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities across multiple locations within our East Coast region. In this role you will ensures the integrity of financial statements, compliance with company policies, and adherence to relevant accounting standards.

Our Regional Controllers provides strategic financial leadership and support operational decision-making to drive business growth and efficiency. Partnering with the Operations leaders, Office Leaders and Project Managers on reporting, project information and analysis, you will oversee financial staff, Project Analyst's and Billing Coordinators, while reporting into the Director, Finance Segment Leader for Consulting and Engineering.

Serve as the Financial Business Partner to the GM and the Division Managers, providing financial guidance and support of business objectives.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Develop alternative P&L statements for key customers and business initiatives (i.e. Advanced services)
• Communicate profitability of initiatives to key management.
• Provide challenging positions to regional and local management for improvement ideas.
• Assist in determining plans for Capital Resource needs.
• Ensure adequate human resource plans are developed to meet the needs of the business in both direct and indirect areas.
• Participate on the Corporate Financial Administrative team.
• Communicate corporate initiatives clearly and timely.
• Participate on project teams as directed by the Director, VP Finance and CFO.
• Assist the Corporate Controller/ US Director, VP Finance, and CFO in the development of policy and procedure.
• Ensure new policy and procedures are implemented in the region timely to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
• Alert regional and corporate management to deviations from established procedures. Assist in any remediation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, regulatory frameworks, and audit standards.
• Document and support process and procedures where applicable, as well establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Ensure that Billing, Collections, Payroll, A/P and other critical administrative functions are maintained in each office throughout the region.
• Consolidate month end data for regional reporting.
• Review all month end journal entries for adequacy and documentation.
• Maintain and communicate monthly metrics to key regional personnel. Including but not limited to A/R status and profitability.
• Assemble accruals on material items such as payroll data, revenue and other regionally specific
• Work with corporate to improve back office IT systems. Act as the point person for project implementations.
• Assist local offices where and when administrative resource deficits occur.
• Work with local offices to standardize accounting procedures regionally and business wide.
• Manage and coordinate the budgeting and forecasting for the region.
• Manage, mentor, and develop regional finance/accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture. As well as implement training materials for local staff.
• Other work duties as assigned.

• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline, CPA preferred with at least 8 years relevant experience and good working knowledge of financial, accounting, legal and business principles.
• Supervisory experience of financial and administrative personnel.
• Construction or civil engineering industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision systems is an asset.
• Experience with lump sum, POC (Percentage of Completion) and billable hours a strong asset.
• Experience dealing with city or government contracts is strongly preferred, audit experience in this space is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage staff and a multi-function department or office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, are required.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Job Requirements & Depmands:

• Sitting for extended periods of time

Compensation: $150,000 - 207,000 per year

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Base pay offered for this New York based role may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.