Staff Accountant​/Accounting Manager

Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller – Finance – Walnut Creek, California (Remote)

Full time. Must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Location:

Remote

Start Date:

Immediate

Lead day‑to‑day financial operations, ensure accurate reconciliations, and maintain audit‑ready records. Requires a strong background in auditing, financial and project accounting, advanced Excel skills, and hands‑on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint. Proven leadership in managing and mentoring finance teams is essential.

• Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports.
• Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team of approximately 7 staff.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and DCAA financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountants on project status reviews, margin analysis, and billing support.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of the Deltek Vantagepoint system, including report development, system optimization, and accuracy of the General Ledger (GL) and Project Ledger.
• Review bi‑weekly payroll for accuracy; resolve complex payroll issues; approve the monthly payroll reconciliation & journals; ensure timely and accurate 401(k) contributions.
• Provide financial reports for bank loan covenant purposes, ad‑hoc audits, client requests, and government compliance reviews.
• Assist with complex proposals, billing rate calculations, and project change orders.
• Supervise preparation of the annual Indirect Cost Calculation.
• Prepare the annual Caltrans reporting package, including detailed labor cost reconciliation.
• Manage annual insurance renewals and ensure accurate allocation of insurance costs within the GL.
• Support the Finance Director in maintaining the rolling forecast, developing the annual budget, and preparing capacity planning & staff utilization reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in professional services or a project‑based firm.
• In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and Project Accounting.
• Background in auditing and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred; excellent Excel skills.
• Proactive, creative thinker and problem solver.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience supervising and mentoring an accounting team of varying levels.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift efforts based on team needs.
• Excellent communication skills.