Controller (CPA)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is hiring a Controller for our Kennesaw, GA headquarters. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role leads the accounting team, manages internal controls, and partners closely with the Vice President of Finance and cross-functional leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities and office.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; assign work and set priorities.
• Review and code invoices, journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capital expenditures, and depreciation.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
• Design and maintain strong internal controls.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain integrity of WIP, AR, and unbilled revenue.
• Monitor utilization, realization, and project profitability metrics.
• Review project write-ups, write-downs, and margin adjustments.
• Partner with Operations and Business Unit leaders on project financial performance, labor cost management, and indirect cost recovery.
• Ensure accurate labor distribution, overhead allocation, and multiplier calculations.
• Serve as escalation point for complex accounting or system issues.
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements.
• Support M&A activity and integrations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises accounting staff. Responsible for hiring input, training, performance management, and day-to-day oversight of the accounting team.

ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/Master’s preferred.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems experience.
• Deltek/Vantagepoint experience a plus.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement and incentive program
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement with company matching up to 6% of salary
• Company Cell Phone + Lap Top

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.