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<p>Prunuske Chatham, Inc. (PCI) is seeking a <strong>Financial Controller </strong>to join our team in Sebastopol, California. PCI is a small, multi-disciplinary company that specializes in ecological restoration and resolving environmental challenges in Northern California. Our team of scientists, planners, landscape architects, engineers, and constructors work collaboratively to produce high quality restoration outcomes for our clients. PCI is committed to maintaining a workplace that fosters creativity and produces tangible benefits for our clients and the environment. PCI is an at-will employer. To learn more about PCI, visit www.pcz.com.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reports to:    </strong>President, CEO</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary:     </strong>The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, internal controls, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. As such, this position will manage the day-to-day activities of accounting and human resource functions including AR, AP, payroll, benefits, and corporate insurance. This role leads a team of three individuals and will have direct contact with key personnel at all staff levels which requires strong interpersonal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>·        Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the posting of all necessary General Ledger entries.</p><p>·        Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports including shareholder reporting.</p><p>·        Complete all Balance Sheet and bank reconciliations monthly.</p><p>·        Administer HR benefits, onboarding of employees, workers compensation management and other human resource duties as needed.</p><p>·        Monitor and report cash positions as required.</p><p>·        Manage relationships and negotiate with outside vendors including banking, insurance, and benefit brokers.</p><p>·        Coordinate and assist outside CPA for the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns.</p><p>·        Provide operational recommendations to enhance accuracy, transparency and efficiency in financial reporting and internal control improvements.</p><p>·        Oversee daily accounting activities of the company including Payroll, Certified Payroll, AP, AR, credit card transactions, billing, and project setup.</p><p>·        Proficient in reading and interpreting professional service contracts.</p><p>·        Works closely with CEO to establish the corporation's annual budget and targets for financial vitality.</p><p>·        Keep up to date on general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.</p><p>·        Assist the CEO and other Principals in analysis of financial reports related to project management and staffing management.</p><p>·        Assist in the preparation of the yearly firm multiplier, billing rates, including prevailing wage and overhead rates.</p><p>·        Manage, train, evaluate and mentor Accounting and Administrative staff to improve work quality and output.</p><p>·        Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Note: Other duties may be assigned</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Education and Experience</strong></p><p>Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 6+ years work experience including as a Controller or Assistant Controller.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>·        Strong leadership and management skills with an initiative-taking, solution-driven mindset.</p><p>·        Expertise in GAAP, cost control, financial reporting, and budgeting.</p><p>·        Knowledge of Certified Payroll reporting.</p><p>·        Strong verbal, written and people skills with the ability to collaborate with staff and both internal and external customers.</p><p>·        Exceptional facility with using accounting software, preferably Deltek Ajera, to manage projects and support financial decisions.</p><p>·        Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.</p><p>·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</p><p>·        Ability to manage workload fluxes and meeting the unexpected challenges associated with a small and agile business.</p><p>·        Skilled in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables) and the Microsoft suite of products.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p><p>·        Sitting – Remaining in a seated position for periods of time.</p><p>·        Standing or Walking – Remain on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about or move about on foot.</p><p>·        Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will – The ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed</p><p>·        Lifting or Carrying – Raise or lower an object from one level to another, transporting an object from one place to another.</p><p>·        Reaching at or below shoulder level while filing paperwork.</p><p>·        Keyboarding – Entering data into a computer using a keyboard and mouse.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation: </strong>This is an exempt, salaried, full-time management position with benefits including: health, vision, dental and life/AD&D insurance, Safe Harbor 401k Plan, paid holidays and discretionary time off. Salary range $125-145k, depending upon experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>To Apply: </strong>Please submit a résumé and cover letter that describes your interest in the position and how you would complement the PCI team to: hr@pcz.com. Please include “Financial Controller” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.</p><p> </p>

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