Financial Reporting Manager

Overview:

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

Company Summary

Joining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices.

We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 20 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,500 team members who operate in 75 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence.

At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry. You can learn more about our career opportunities here: teamues.com/careers/

Summary

The Financial Reporting Manager is a key role, responsible for compiling the company's external and internal financial reports and understanding key stakeholders' needs. This role will produce monthly and quarterly operational reports as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic - Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Resourceful - Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.
• Creative - Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.
• Team Player - Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.
• Adaptable - Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.


If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting in the preparation of all external reporting, including reports based on generally accepted accounting principles in the US (U.S. GAAP) and reports for other key external stakeholders such as banks and owners in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform the consolidation of subsidiaries from multiple accounting systems into a consolidation model
• Perform technical research on various topics and assist new subsidiaries on compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Assist in documenting and ensuring financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepares and analyzes periodic financial statements and assists with preparation of quarterly Board packages
• Assist in the monthly financial close by analyzing results, including evaluation of current financial results against past, budgeted, and forecasted results
• Assist in the administration and financial reporting of the Company's incentive-based compensation plans
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Access and compile raw data to identify and detail trends and provide explanation and understanding of performance
• Assist with recurring forecasting by gathering and compiling various data sets, analyzing trends and variances, and current performance metrics, as well as partnering with department leadership to obtain key assumptions
• Build and maintain SOPs for processes and procedures
• Maintain close working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders to ensure the maintenance of overall department efficiency
• Lead special projects and resolution of issues as needed
• Able to work comfortably and communicate appropriately in a highly collaborative team environment
• We are a rapidly growing organization, and as such, responsibilities may change


Please note that the duties below may vary based on the changing needs of the company.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• CPA license preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience required, including SEC financial reporting experience
• Strong experience crafting custom reports
• Technical and analytical experience
• Extensive experience with MS Office Suite: Excel (including modeling/analysis, charts, pivot tables, etc.), PowerPoint (including charts)
• Ability to understand sophisticated systems and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present to management and executives
• Ability to prioritize and maintain workflow under tight conditions
• Engineering or service-related industry experience, preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in multi-entity companies preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral

Mission

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we're looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

Check out our website: https://teamues.com/

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.