Controller

HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
  • 5+ years of experience in a Controller role or similar position
  • Proven experience managing professional staff
  • Experience in environmental consulting or A/E professional services
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the accounting team, including payroll operations
  • Manage monthly financial close and prepare consolidated financial reports
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management
  • Prepare financial statements, projections, and analyses
  • Implement and maintain accounting systems, controls, and best practices
  • Develop project accounting and reporting systems
  • Partner with project managers to enhance financial performance through reporting and analysis
  • Serve as liaison for audits and ensure compliance execution

Benefits

  • Employee ownership structure
  • Opportunity to work closely with the CFO
  • Impactful role during a phase of leadership transition and growth
  • Influence on the shape of financial operations
  • Environment focused on improving systems and operational efficiencies
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join a growing, purpose-driven, employee-owned firm where your expertise as a Controller directly impacts company performance and strategy. At HELIX Environmental Planning, this Controller role offers a rare opportunity to be a hands-on leader, working side-by-side with the CFO to shape financial operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to join HELIX during a period of leadership transition and growth, helping shape the future of the finance function and broader financial operations of the company.

Day in the Life

As a Controller, you'll be at the center of financial operations, partnering closely with the CFO while leading the accounting team. Your day may include guiding monthly close processes, analyzing financial data, improving systems, and supporting key business decisions. This Controller role requires understanding both the details of the financial operation and how those details influence broader business performance.

What You'll Do

As our Controller, you will:
  • Lead and mentor the accounting team, including payroll operations
  • Manage monthly financial close and prepare consolidated financial reports
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management
  • Prepare financial statements, projections, and analyses
  • Implement and maintain accounting systems, controls, and best practices
  • Develop project accounting and reporting systems
  • Partner with project managers to improve financial performance through reporting, analysis, and financial guidance
  • Serve as liaison for audits and ensure compliance
  • Prepare and review tax filings and financial reports
  • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
  • Partner with the CFO on financial planning, strategic initiatives, performance reporting, and finance-related business decisions

Compensation

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $150,000 to $180,000.

If you are a driven Controller ready to take ownership, lead a team, and make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with HELIX Environmental Planning.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
  • 5+ years of experience as a Controller or similar position
  • Proven experience managing professional staff
  • Experience in environmental consulting or A/E professional services
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
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  • Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint software
  • CPA license or Master's degree


Salary Description

Range of $150,000 to $180,000

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