R2A Team Lead - Controllership

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This role will primarily support management of day to day operational activities within the global reconciliation team. This role will support the manager in executing operating plans such as putting controls in place to ensure quality and timeliness of output, reporting gaps and recommending process improvements for more efficient service delivery.  The role will involve day to day management of the team to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures. This role will primarily support management of day to day operational activities within the global reconciliation team. This role will support the manager in executing operating plans such as putting controls in place to ensure quality and timeliness of output, reporting gaps and recommending process improvements for more efficient service delivery.  The role will involve day to day management of the team to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee balance sheet account reconciliation activities, from preparation, review, and approval.
• Ensure clarity and consistency of control documentation produced for balance sheet accounts.
• Escalate reconciling items for correction and adjustments prior to filing SEC reports.
• Escalate aged reconciliation variances to assist with corrections in the general ledger.
• Support cross-functional and cross-regional process alignment and standardizations within functional accountability.
• Ensure team's adherence to all Sarbanes-Oxley, internal policies, audit procedures and regulations to ensure fully compliance with established control points.
• Serve as the point of contact during external and internal audits.
• Identify and analyze complex issues and recommend solutions or alternatives.
• Act as – first level escalation point for questions and issue resolutions ensuring issues are addressed on a timely manner Responsible for escalating the issues further as and when necessary.
• Provide regular performance and operational progress reports to managers to ensure issues are being flagged on a timely manner and ensures performance/operational gaps are addressed.
• Responsible for the implementation of team’s business continuity plan.
• Recommends resource planning solutions for changing resource loading and work volumes.
• Sets performance and behavioral expectations.  Conducts regular review, provide feedback and coaching, and other developmental, training and learning opportunity plans to ensure the success of the individuals within the team.
• Lead short term projects and supports medium to long term projects and contribute to long term initiatives planning.  
• Develop strong stakeholder relationship by ensuring escalations are managed effectively and proactively and elevating it further as and when necessary.
• Ensure team compliance to and delivery of service level agreements, policies and procedures as a agreed with the Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license is a plus but not required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controllership role, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP/IFRS) and controls.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP and Blackline is essential.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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