Senior Specialist - Controllership

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Job Description

This role will work closely with the UK Controllership team and will be responsible for activities including, but not be limited to, reconciliation, journal preparation and reporting activities in relation to various balance sheet captions. In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring all processes are in adherence to AECOM policies and procedures and compliant with relevant SOX narratives and controls.

This role will report into Jon Marshall (Head of Internal Reporting) or Beth Royle (Head of External Reporting)

Responsibilities & Duties:

Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Preparation of standard monthly reconciliations and journal entries
• Timely and accurate reporting, escalation and resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist in the preparation of reporting and analysis as required and instructed to support Controllership activities.
• Consult and collaborate with other members of the Finance team as required to fulfill daily activities.
• Proactively liaise with GBS towers as required to resolve any issues that arise in the course of work.
• Create and maintain procedural documentation for all activities.
• Assist with any ad hoc requests from the onshore controllership team.

Auditing and Compliance Monitoring

• Where relevant, liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with SOX narratives and control documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Deliver on internal KPI’s to deliver a best in class Controllership service.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience and 1 year in a global organization. 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with focus on US GAAP.
• Strong communication (English language), and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with Oracle and BlackLine preferred.
• Demonstrated success in cross-cultural, virtual team environments.

Additional Information

• Ability to obtain information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-term goal or vision (Strategic Decision Making)

• Ability to maintain a high level of collaboration among multiple internal and external stakeholders to effectively arrive at solutions and develop initiatives. (Collaboration)
• Ability to actively identify new areas for learning and opportunities to improve processes, tools, and mindset (Continuous improvement) 
• Ability to identify and resolve varied and complex issues by applying best practices and ability to recommend solutions for recurring and unique scenarios. (Problem Solving)
• Ability to monitor and measure progress and effectively drive individual results that supports the overall goal of the team. (Results Oriented)

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About AECOM  

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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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