Director of Accounting - QUES

About Us

QUES is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility industry. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when making a commitment to provide our clients with a wide range of electrical utility services.

About this Role

The Director of Accounting will support the VP of Finance in overseeing the accounting and finance operation of all PAR West and dba QUES.

The position will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring each division’s financial and accounting activities while ensuring proper compliance with the company’s financial systems and controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting and finance principles.

What You'll Do

• Work with Corporate Accounting team to close books monthly including posting of WIP (work in progress), over/under billings for deferred revenue entries, and accruals for all open contracts. Post associated journal entries, as well as review of unallocated costs and overhead expenses for each division.
• Lead monthly job review meeting with Project Managers, Estimators, Division Manager, and Corporate Accounting.
• Set up projects in accounting system and load initial working budgets, monitor project performance, and post change orders as received.
• Assist Division Managers and Vice Presidents with the annual business plan and develop annual revenue budgets.
• Prepare monthly revenue forecasting and provide corporate with variance from forecast analysis.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable Aging reports, DSO, and Retainage Receivables.
• Assist corporate departments with managing division AP, AR and Payroll functions.
• Serves as accounting lead for the region, conducts training for accounting personnel in divisional offices and helps develop process improvements.
• Provide project cost trend analysis of actual versus potential cost, review financial commitments incurred to predict future revenues and expenses to help identify budget over-runs and cost savings initiatives.
• Provides support to Operations to help develop RFQ/RFI submittals relating to projects or financial data.
• Assists with the development and tracking of key performance metrics.
• Work with external and internal auditors as well as customer-driven revenue and DBE audits.
• Ensure effective financial controls are maintained.
• Maintain and implement periodic reviews of projects and accounting controls for SOX compliance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles the US).
• Construction, utility, or related industry experience is required.
• Mid to large-size company experience.
• Supervisory experience is required (either direct or indirect reports).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• High level of integrity with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize projects under tight time deadlines.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident.
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts.
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike).
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance).
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $190,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.