Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
We are seeking a Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager to be responsible for overseeing internal and external financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards and accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders. Reporting to the controller, this position may manage one or more accounting staff, and collaborates closely with members of the finance leadership team.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Manage financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
Develop and support implementation of accounting policies designed to promote compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure adequate documentation of policies and controls for key corporate accounting areas such as fixed assets, equity incentive plans, insurance plans, leases, joint ventures, intercompany and consolidation.
Stay current on GAAP developments and assist in evaluating their financial impact, research accounting treatment for new transactions, and work with auditors to ensure appropriate accounting treatments.
Oversee the development of schedules for audits, including the financial statement and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) overhead rate audits. Respond to audit inquiries. Review audit reports and schedules for accuracy of financial disclosures.
Collaborate with the controller and accounting managers to ensure effectiveness of and compliance with internal controls over financial reporting. Monitor compliance, advise on control design, and recommend improvements.
Review bank compliance reporting and related documentation.
Provide insights based on financial modeling and analysis to support decision-making.
Promote effective communication across finance functions to improve reporting efficiency.
The list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.
What will you need to succeed?
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
8+ years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
Public accounting experience and CPA license strongly preferred.
2 years of direct supervisory experience
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, ability to translate technical knowledge into accounting procedures, and functional understanding of internal controls.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments with numerous deadlines.
Ability to work flexible and extended schedules during period and year-end closing, annual audits, and other times of increased workload.
Prior experience in the professional services industry a plus.
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact
Beth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
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