Thornton Tomasetti
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Regional Financial Controller
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Thornton Tomasetti .
The Role The USA & Canada Controller oversees all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for our United States and Canadian entities. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting tax and treasury activities, and partnering with business leaders to drive operational efficiency. The USA & Canada Controller leads a geographically distributed team, maintains alignment with global accounting policies, and ensures adherence to local statutory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in US GAAP and Canadian accounting standards, exceptional leadership skills, and proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.
The Responsibilities Regional Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the US and Canada in compliance with US GAAP and applicable Canadian standards.
Maintain consistency in reporting with global accounting policies and corporate requirements.
Research and implement technical accounting guidance for regional transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, and intercompany arrangements.
Manage regional audits, including contracts audit, going concern memo, and revenue footnotes.
Oversee FAR Audits, NCM schedules, and labor distribution reconciliations.
Manage annual insurance audits and renewals for general, auto, and workers’ compensation.
Oversee annual audited rate submissions for state DOTs and the DCAA, including provisional rate filings and related audits.
Administer company-paid card programs (AMEX and VISA).
Review, reconcile, and file annual 1099s; review quarterly and annual W-2 reconciliations.
Maintain bookkeeping for the TT Foundation and prepare reports for tax submissions.
Authorize payment releases for US, Vietnam, Beijing, Shanghai, and UK operations; approve employee and vendor banking changes.
Prepare the annual Finance budget for CFO review and approval.
Accounting Operations
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets for US and Canada.
Ensure efficient, accurate monthly close processes.
Implement process improvements and automation for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Coordinate with shared service centers or local finance teams.
Tax & Compliance
Oversee preparation and filing of federal, state/provincial, and local tax returns in the US and Canada.
Partner with corporate tax on transfer pricing, cross-border tax planning, and compliance.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements in both jurisdictions.
Treasury & Cash Management
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning for US and Canadian operations.
Maintain and optimize banking relationships.
Support intercompany funding and foreign exchange risk management between US and Canadian entities.
Internal Controls & Governance
Maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance where applicable.
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify and mitigate regional financial risks.
Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team across both countries.
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Legal, and other functions to provide financial insights.
Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on accounting, tax, and treasury matters.
The Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or senior accounting leadership in the US and Canada.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Canadian accounting/reporting requirements; IFRS exposure a plus.
Proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.
Familiarity with US and Canadian tax regulations and treasury best practices.
ERP proficiency (MS Dynamics preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation The rate for this position generally is $170,000 - $220,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Design Services
Financial Services
Accounting
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Regional Financial Controller
role at
Thornton Tomasetti .
The Role The USA & Canada Controller oversees all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for our United States and Canadian entities. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting tax and treasury activities, and partnering with business leaders to drive operational efficiency. The USA & Canada Controller leads a geographically distributed team, maintains alignment with global accounting policies, and ensures adherence to local statutory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in US GAAP and Canadian accounting standards, exceptional leadership skills, and proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.
The Responsibilities Regional Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the US and Canada in compliance with US GAAP and applicable Canadian standards.
Maintain consistency in reporting with global accounting policies and corporate requirements.
Research and implement technical accounting guidance for regional transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, and intercompany arrangements.
Manage regional audits, including contracts audit, going concern memo, and revenue footnotes.
Oversee FAR Audits, NCM schedules, and labor distribution reconciliations.
Manage annual insurance audits and renewals for general, auto, and workers’ compensation.
Oversee annual audited rate submissions for state DOTs and the DCAA, including provisional rate filings and related audits.
Administer company-paid card programs (AMEX and VISA).
Review, reconcile, and file annual 1099s; review quarterly and annual W-2 reconciliations.
Maintain bookkeeping for the TT Foundation and prepare reports for tax submissions.
Authorize payment releases for US, Vietnam, Beijing, Shanghai, and UK operations; approve employee and vendor banking changes.
Prepare the annual Finance budget for CFO review and approval.
Accounting Operations
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets for US and Canada.
Ensure efficient, accurate monthly close processes.
Implement process improvements and automation for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Coordinate with shared service centers or local finance teams.
Tax & Compliance
Oversee preparation and filing of federal, state/provincial, and local tax returns in the US and Canada.
Partner with corporate tax on transfer pricing, cross-border tax planning, and compliance.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements in both jurisdictions.
Treasury & Cash Management
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning for US and Canadian operations.
Maintain and optimize banking relationships.
Support intercompany funding and foreign exchange risk management between US and Canadian entities.
Internal Controls & Governance
Maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance where applicable.
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify and mitigate regional financial risks.
Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team across both countries.
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Legal, and other functions to provide financial insights.
Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on accounting, tax, and treasury matters.
The Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or senior accounting leadership in the US and Canada.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Canadian accounting/reporting requirements; IFRS exposure a plus.
Proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.
Familiarity with US and Canadian tax regulations and treasury best practices.
ERP proficiency (MS Dynamics preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation The rate for this position generally is $170,000 - $220,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Design Services
Financial Services
Accounting
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