FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Lessard Design is seeking a Controller who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage our accounting and finance team on a day-to-day basis. The position reports to the CFO and works closely senior management team.

Candidates will need to demonstrate leadership skills with ability to succeed in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, strong analytical and problem solving abilities, and the ability to motivate others – all while maintaining strong working relationships with internal staff, clients and outside consultants.

Position responsibilities include the management of a staff team of five individuals, financial statements and management reporting, planning, analysis, project accounting, billing and collections, cash flow and budgeting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial reporting for Lessard Design and its affiliated companies of 10 + partnership and corporate entities
Create project budgets to analyze profitability and investment risk
Prepare all tax schedules for external tax accountants and manage the relationship to ensure the timeliness of all tax filings
Supervise staff team of five
Manage payroll, job cost, cash flow, long term projections, insurance coverage, and project accounting
Other responsibilities and task as needed

Key Skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well with senior managers – deadline oriented
Self-motivated and high energy with sense of urgency and desire to help build a successful financial and administrative infrastructure necessary for aggressive growth
Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitability, and timely results on assigned projects
Strong analytical skills and “service” orientated, takes time to understand requests, determine information necessary and provide in an organized manner with recommendations where appropriate
Strong billing and collections track record

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS), preferably in, finance or accounting
10 + years’ experience in a financial management position preferably in a professional services environment
Working knowledge of Deltek Vision a plus
Proficiency in MS Office required, with strong excel skills
In Office position (PPE station, social distancing and mask in office)