Accounting Manager

Job Description

Duffield Associates is looking for a Controller for our 100+ employees and 6 office buildings over 4 states.Duffield Associates, Inc. is an award-winning engineering and science consulting firm specializing in civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering, construction consulting and testing services. Established in 1976, Duffield has grown to include a professional and technical staff of over 100 individuals. The firm’s headquarters is located in a historic barn and farmhouse in Pike Creek Valley outside of Wilmington, Delaware. We have regional offices in Dover and Milton, Delaware, Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, West Deptford, New Jersey, and Bel Air, Maryland. Accounting ManagerJOB SUMMARY:This position will assist the Controller and Division Director with all aspects of the Accounting, Administrative, Human Resources and Information Technology functions of the business, and help meet financial, business, contractual and administrative needs of the Company and it's multiple entities.This position will have financial responsibilities that include assisting the Controller with managing the financial risks of the Company; providing direction and training of accounting personnel; interpreting financial results and reporting to management; assisting with the financial planning and budgeting process; interface with clients, outside CPA firm, legal counsel and contacts in the financial community.Operational responsibilities include communicating and training technical people in financial, business and administrative functions of company; working closely with project personnel in addressing their financial and business needs; managing collection of problem accounts receivable process.General responsibilities include participation in developing and implementing efficiencies in processes; learning Deltek Vision functions used by accounting team, particularly the billing/A/R modules; managing monthly financial system close process including all analysis and recommendations for changes; maintaining procedures for impending changes in the department functions; establish and maintain a fixed asset system; various other administrative responsibilities overseeing all administrative functions for a 100+ person professional services firm.Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 10 years in a professional services environment managing and/or directing the Accounting function.
• Must have hands-on experience with:
  • Cash management
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Financial statement preparation, review, and analysis
  • Budget and Forecast preparation, review, and analysis
  • Managing, developing, and reviewing staff
• Supporting Year-end tax planning.
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Payroll.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP system, preferably Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint.
• Proven leadership and management skills and ability to develop staff.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations on financial topics.
• Strong technical skills and analytical ability.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in highly demanding environment.
• Must have attention to detail and be task oriented.  Following a task through to completion is critical.
• Should be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Must be able to work with staff at all levels and in all departments.

Additional background preferential

• ERP Conversions / Upgrades
• Merger and Acquisitions

 Qualified candidates, please upload a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.