Head of Internal Audit, Finance

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Finance Manager!
Primary responsibilities include organizing and directing all general accounting and financial activities for the client’s project. Will be responsible for reconciling operational and financial records between the various systems deployed for the operations. Managing the various operational and financial audits required for the project including cash and inventory. Interfacing with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors. Focusing on process controls improvements and efficiencies of the program. Coordinating accounting functions, reporting, receivables and payables and achieving monthly performance measures. Supervising general accounting staff.
Develop accounting standard operating procedures including internal controls
Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of the accounting activities/processes and accounting staff.
Monitor accounting systems and procedures and necessary updates.
Oversee weekly payables and customer refunds.
Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis for client
Oversee preparation of daily, monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations
Perform evaluations of back-office operating software and identify areas for efficiency and operational improvements and/or modifications to functionality.
Ensure daily and monthly key performance measures are successfully achieved
Participate in internal project meetings and client meetings
Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors
Oversee internal audits such as monthly physical inventory audit
Oversee external audits such as SOC 1 Type II audit
Keep abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and developments in the profession including governmental accounting standards and regulations, GAAP and GASB.
Possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to translate operational issues into financial risk assessments
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting and finance teams of one to three members.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
S. degree in Accounting or related field
Five (5) years of financial and accounting experience including management or leadership positions overseeing accounting operations in a GAAP compliant, high-volume, transaction/trip processing environment performing revenue management, process audits and similar functions
Experience with tolling back-office systems preferred
Ability to package and present quantitative data effectively.
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid vacation (or other personal time); S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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