We are searching for a Controller/Sr Controller to join our team and lead our Accounting team to new heights. If you’re passionate about numbers and want to be part of a company that values experience, trust, and is open to creative solutions, we want to hear from you! The Controller will oversee the General Accounting and Payroll for AMES 1, LLC, a federal contractor, and will work out of AMES 1's headquarters office in Anchorage each workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s financial activities, AP, AR, multi-state payroll, expense reporting/reimbursement, and project and overall financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Monitor internal controls.
• Coach and engage the accounting team to ensure they have an optimal working and growth experience.
• Evaluate financial data, performance metrics, and trends to optimize cost efficiencies and profitability.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes, internal controls, and best practices.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in budget creation and analysis software - preferably in Quickbooks.
• Sage/Corecon experience – major plus.
• Multi-state payroll knowledge.
• Must be able to lead team with dignity and respect.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to create and manage budgets
• Stable job history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, or Finance, or the equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a Controller capacity role, or the equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• 2+ years of federal construction industry experience required - DoD contractor strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll management experience in multiple states strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite each workday at the AMES 1's Anchorage headquarters.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work out of the Anchorage office each day.
• Must be able to stay focused for long periods of time.
 
About AMES 1, LLC
 

AMES 1’s core business specializes in Design Build/Design Bid Build Construction projects for Federal and State Government Facilities. AMES 1 has been in business for 15+ years, and completed 200+ projects, to
include projects over $20MIL is size. Our extensive relationships include JV partnerships with current 8(a) ANC and Alaska tribal firms. We offer extensive experience and the unique advantages of ANC and
Tribal 8(a) firms, to deliver exceptional benefits to our customers.

We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
Department of Energy (DOE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Department of the Interior (DOI), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), US Airforce (USAF),
National Park Service (NPS), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.

PLEASE NOTE: All offers of employment at AMES1 are contingent upon clear and acceptable results of a thorough background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from AMES1, LLC without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
AMES 1 is proud to be an EEO Employer and Drug Free/Alcohol Free Workplace.

Currently AMES 1, LLC, does not accept unsolicited resumes or profiles from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters. All applications must be submitted directly by the candidate.