Walbridge is seeking an experienced Controller who will be a key team member of the finance group. As a leader within finance, the position encompasses various aspects of financial statement preparation, financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to increase performance and improve the company’s bottom line. The position includes heavy involvement with operational staff, including project accountants, project directors, and superintendents, to understand and drive financial and operational excellence.
Location
You will work at the Walbridge Headquarters in Detroit, MI.
Preference will be given to candidates currently located in the Detroit Metropolitan area.
Why choose Walbridge:
- Through industry-leading innovation our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since our founding in 1916
- Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact
- Strong values which have been the foundation of our growth for over 100 years
- International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices
- Supervises all aspects of the Accounting and Finance department; includes Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Statement and Tax Return preparation
- Provide review and final approval of all cash disbursements
- Negotiate and manage daily aspects of Walbridge insurance program
- Administrative review of Building Support group (Mail and Office Supplies)
- Monitor all activities related to building care and maintenance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, engineering or relevant discipline
- Active CPA License
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting/finance
- Proficient knowledge and experience in WIP Schedule A/P, A/R, P/R and G/L
- Experience in leading and developing accounting staff
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction Industry experience
- Experience with CMiC ERP
- Fluent in Spanish
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering, or a relevant discipline
- Active CPA license
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting or finance experience
- Proficient knowledge and experience with WIP schedules, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Experience leading and developing accounting staff
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship
- Construction industry experience
- Experience with CMiC ERP
- Fluency in Spanish
What We Do
Walbridge is a full-service construction and construction management company headquartered in Detroit. Founded in 1916, it delivers projects across automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, government, mission-critical, education, emergency-response and advanced-manufacturing markets. The company emphasizes safety, quality, integrity and commitment, and uses technologies such as building information modeling, constructability modeling, smart modeling and specialty technology to support project delivery for clients worldwide.
