Job Summary
AECOM is seeking a Controllership Manager to help fill a critical role on the Finance Controllership Team assisting the Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS). This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote schedule and can be based in one of the following locations: Orange, CA; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Chelmsford, MA.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Responsibilities and Duties:
•Provides direction and operational leadership for Accounting initiatives.
•Ensures the accurate and timely completion of General Ledger monthly closings in accordance with GAAP.
•Ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting related to General Ledger accounts and conducts monthly balance sheet review.
•Provides technical accounting support to management including analysis of accounting implications of business transactions.
•Stays abreast of industry best practices and implements those that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
•Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and internal business groups responsible for strategies, process consolidations, process improvements, system developments/implementations, and value-added initiatives (i.e. Accounting, Operations, IT, Shared Services, FP&A, Legal).
•Provides for planning, staffing, goal setting, supporting system initiatives, and implementing new processes and policies for Accounting.
•Cultivates an environment that encourages maximum productivity and service effectiveness, professional development, open communication, and teamwork.
•Ensures appropriate training and knowledge transfer occurs across all relevant business processes.
•Adheres to all Sarbanes-Oxley, internal policies, audit procedures and regulations to ensure full compliance; monitors established control points; coordinates audit processes for the accounting area.
•Works on complex accounting issues requiring an in-depth knowledge of the company and independent decision making.
About AECOM
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
AECOM is seeking a Controllership Manager to help fill a critical role on the Finance Controllership Team assisting the Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS). This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote schedule and can be based in one of the following locations: Orange, CA; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Chelmsford, MA.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Responsibilities and Duties:
•Provides direction and operational leadership for Accounting initiatives.
•Ensures the accurate and timely completion of General Ledger monthly closings in accordance with GAAP.
•Ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting related to General Ledger accounts and conducts monthly balance sheet review.
•Provides technical accounting support to management including analysis of accounting implications of business transactions.
•Stays abreast of industry best practices and implements those that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
•Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and internal business groups responsible for strategies, process consolidations, process improvements, system developments/implementations, and value-added initiatives (i.e. Accounting, Operations, IT, Shared Services, FP&A, Legal).
•Provides for planning, staffing, goal setting, supporting system initiatives, and implementing new processes and policies for Accounting.
•Cultivates an environment that encourages maximum productivity and service effectiveness, professional development, open communication, and teamwork.
•Ensures appropriate training and knowledge transfer occurs across all relevant business processes.
•Adheres to all Sarbanes-Oxley, internal policies, audit procedures and regulations to ensure full compliance; monitors established control points; coordinates audit processes for the accounting area.
•Works on complex accounting issues requiring an in-depth knowledge of the company and independent decision making.
About AECOM
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field + 8 years of related accounting/financial experience, including General Ledger managerial experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA certification
• Experience with large ERP systems – Oracle E-Business Suite
• Experience with Blackline Systems
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to actively engage stakeholders, clients, and staff to ensure processes are executed consistently
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently (virtually) and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Highly detail oriented, well organized and self-starter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven record of process improvement and streamlining functions
Additional Information:
• CPA certification
• Experience with large ERP systems – Oracle E-Business Suite
• Experience with Blackline Systems
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to actively engage stakeholders, clients, and staff to ensure processes are executed consistently
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently (virtually) and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Highly detail oriented, well organized and self-starter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven record of process improvement and streamlining functions
Additional Information:
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.