Sr. Director of Controllership - Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX)

The Senor Director of Controllership will be a key leader in the finance and accounting organization. The Senior Director reports to the VP of Corporate Controllership.  The position is responsible for the creation and auditing of AECOM’s periodic public filings. This includes all corporate accounting functions including general accounting, SEC reporting and technical accounting. As part of a dynamic management team, you will interact with business unit operations and finance leadership and outside professional advisors.

This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in either Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX.

The Senior Director of Controllership is responsible for the following:

• Review complex technical accounting transactions, including joint ventures, variable interest entities, share-based compensation, and fair value measurements
• Assess and analyze new accounting and reporting guidance, determine its applicability to the organization, and present implementation ideas
• Participate in the preparation of external financial reports focused on efficiency and accuracy
• Review legal documents to determine appropriate accounting positions
• Interact with and interpret information from internal and external counsel
• Engage with external auditors on complex accounting treatments
• Ensure a strong internal control framework with SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP and other statutory requirements
• Develop and mentor the accounting team
• Assist with special projects for executive management, as requested