Senior Financial Accountant

Casella Construction is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance Team in Pittsford, Vermont. The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for overseeing a company’s financial operations, including the preparation of financial statements, analyzing complex financial data, managing the General Ledger, performing account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards, interfacing with auditors, and managing junior staff members and role specialists. The ideal person for this role is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and adaptable financial leader. Who is eager to contribute to a team with high ethical standards that embraces innovation and is an industry leader. Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, and IAS standards Own and oversee the month-end process including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Prepare and analyze data to identify trends, variances, potential risks, as well as opportunities, and provide that insight to management for strategic decision-making Maintain the General Ledger, own the chart of accounts, ensure the accuracy of all data and processing, and ensure proper transaction coding Review the activity that goes into the key accounts such as Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Debt, Sales / Revenue, etc. Coordinate and support the gathering of assumptions and data to be used in building the annual budget and running forecast models Implement, maintain, and test compliance to financial policies Collaborate with external 3rd Party auditors by gathering and supplying documentation and explanations behind various transactions Maintain pace with promulgations and standards, and test against adherence Mentor, guide, and train junior staff and associates; delegate tasks with objectives and timelines for completion Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with concentration in Accounting Minimum of 5 years of experience as an accountant, along with experience in team leadership Ability to present complex accounting information in an easy-to-understand format Hands‑on experience with accounting software packages including ERP Systems and General Ledger packages Strong system skills and proven business improvement skills In-depth understanding of GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, and IAS Leadership skills and the ability to mentor, delegate, and motivate a team to produce results Excellent customer service and client satisfaction skills Awareness of business trends Familiarity with financial accounting statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end/year‑end close process Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Preferred Qualifications Experience leading a small team and liaising with senior members of a company, particularly a Chief Financial Officer, is beneficial Experience overseeing tasks and organizing a department is also a plus Preferred Certifications Certified Public Account (CPA) Chartered Accountant (CA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Attributes Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and manage numerous responsibilities in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization Work collaboratively in an inclusive, team‑first accounting environment Strong bias for action and a sense of urgency Analyze and diagnose problems, develop solutions, and recommend an effective course of action A high degree of ethics and integrity to do the right thing in the right way Have a follow‑through mentality in creating accountability and consistency by bringing an issue, project, or process to completion Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation and Benefits Casella Construction offers competitive wages and a full benefits package to eligible employees that includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances Voluntary Short- & Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting Hiring Range $85,0000.00/yr. - $100,000.00/yr. This range reflects the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting, considering current market conditions and industry benchmarks. Final and individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr