Finance Manager - CPA

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Finance Manager - CPA for our tolling operations team! This position sits out of our Costa Mesa, CA office. JOB SUMMARY Primary responsibilities include organizing and directing all general accounting and financial activities for the client’s project. Will be responsible for reconciling operational and financial records between the various systems deployed for the operations. Managing the various operational and financial audits required for the project including cash and inventory. Interfacing with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors. Focusing on process controls improvements and efficiencies of the program. Coordinating accounting functions, reporting, receivables and payables and achieving monthly performance measures. Supervising general accounting staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop accounting standard operating procedures including internal controls

• Direct, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of the accounting activities/processes and accounting staff.

• Monitor accounting systems and procedures and necessary updates.

• Oversee weekly payables and customer refunds.

• Oversee preparation of daily and monthly journal entries

• Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis for client

• Oversee preparation of daily, monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations

• Perform evaluations of back-office operating software and identify areas for efficiency and operational improvements and/or modifications to functionality.

• Ensure daily and monthly key performance measures are successfully achieved

• Participate in internal project meetings and client meetings

• Interface with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal/external auditors

• Oversee internal audits such as monthly physical inventory audit

• Oversee external audits such as SOC 1 Type II audit

• Keep abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and developments in the profession including governmental accounting standards and regulations, GAAP and GASB.

• Supervisor may assign other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Strong written and verbal communication skills