Director of Accounting

Raba Kistner

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:
  • Community “We care for our communities”
  • Integrity “We act with integrity”
  • Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
  • Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
  • Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”
Raba Kistner is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Director of Accounting to join our corporate team in San Antonio, TX. The Director of Accounting will ensure that the Raba Kistner accounting operations and financial reporting teams are performing at a high level. The position is responsible for having the policies, procedures, internal controls, segregation of duties and systems in place to ensure smooth audits and the ability to sustain the continuous growth of the organization, including the integration of acquisitions. The Director of Accounting will provide opportunities for developing accounting staff knowledge and experience. The Director of Accounting will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem solving, resourcefulness, and the ability to lead and facilitate change. The ideal candidate for this position, will posses the following:
  • Experience in the AEC industry
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Experience managing a large team
  • Experience conducting internal audits
Other responsibilities include:
  • Work in collaboration with the CFO, the Financial Controller, the Payroll Manager and the finance and accounting staff to ensure smooth operation of the department.
  • Oversee accounts payable, credit & collections, general ledger and project accounting teams
  • Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures
  • Oversee all accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP
  • Oversee project accounting system
  • Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial modeling to support executive decision-making and long-term business planning.
  • Manage consolidation and intercompany accounting
  • Oversee month-end closing and analysis in conjunction with the CFO and the Financial Controller
  • Coordinate with external auditors to meet required preliminary and year end timelines
  • Hire, train, develop, and retain competent accounting staff members to align with company needs and growth
  • In collaboration with the Financial Controller, be involved with the planning and budgeting process and systems to help provide oversight as needed
  • Assist with M&A transaction in collaboration with the CFO and senior management of the firm
  • Serve as liaison with parent company for matters related to corporate tax, financial reporting, internal controls, internal audit, and financial systems.
  • Perform other duties as needed and as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the management of accounting and finance.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements
Experience using an ERP system in the engineering and construction industry. Experience with ERP conversions. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or BST project accounting software is helpful. Advance skill level with Microsoft Office Suite. Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with senior management of the firm Communicate both written and orally to present organized and thorough information to the intended audience.The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities require out-of-town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.EOE/Disabled/Veteran
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