Tetra Tech · 2 days ago
Assistant Controller - Orlando
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTetra Tech is a leading geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firm. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and Finance leadership by managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and producing financial reports, while also supervising accounting staff and participating in budgeting and audits.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist the Controller in overseeing the Corporate Accounting Department to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting (monthly financial statements, quarterly/annual reports, ad-hoc management reports etc.)
Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and variance explanations
Supervise accounting staff (GL, AP, AR), including hiring, training, performance management and workflow allocation
Oversee Accounts Payable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, petty cash, and expense reports; enforce vendor and cash controls
Oversee Accounts Receivable processes including billing, cash application, collections, aging management, and coordination of weekly funding reports and customer service issues
Manage payroll close activities (quarterly and year-end reporting), and coordinate with payroll providers or internal payroll staff to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements
Coordinate and support external and internal audits, prepare schedules and explain balances to auditors
Maintain, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity
Prepare, review and present financial analyses, forecasts and budget inputs, support annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting
Provide senior management (including the President) with requested financial information, analysis and recommendations in a timely manner
Serve as liaison to the publicly traded parent company on reporting, consolidation and compliance matters as needed
Promote a professional, collaborative work environment and ensure team adherence to company policies, safety rules and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible, hands-on accounting experience preferably in an engineering setting
Strong knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax compliance, and banking operations
Proven experience preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts and supporting audits
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas) and strong comfort with accounting/ERP systems (experience with Oracle or comparable ERP modules a plus)
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills; able to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Strong managerial skills and ability to drive process improvements and cross-functional collaboration
High level of integrity, attention to detail and commitment to deadlines
Preferred
CPA designation preferred
Experience reporting or coordinating with a publicly traded parent company
Experience with contract negotiation support (advantageous)
Exposure to tax planning strategies and coordination with external tax advisors
Familiarity with automation tools (Power Query, Power BI, robotic process automation) and financial consolidation software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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