Job Description

Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer General Purpose: Assistant to the CFO is responsible for helping to maintain the financial health of the Organization as directed by the CFO. This includes, but is not limited to, the handling of transactions, budget preparation and other job-related duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Monitors the General Ledger. Perform account analysis of all entity accounts & all subsidiary ledgers at the end of each month. Prepare, monthly reports to summarize Gator Dredging's financial position vs. budget. This includes reviewing and explaining major variances. Prepare, review and distribute monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual cost reports or contracts/grants as well as other reports as needed. Performduties related to the month-end, Quarter-end, year-end financial data, and outside agency audit tasks. Monitor and review the production of Federal, State and other regulatory funding agency cost reports, explaining variances with these financial documents. Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures. Prepareall projectactivity reports. Includes preparation of work papers and reconciliations as requested by CFO. Consistently analyze financial data and present reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data reports; monitor progress and changes and keep CFO updated on projects financial status Assist CFO in the annual budgeting and planning process; assist with the administration and review of all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. Oversee allocations by program and job code consistent with CFR reporting requirements. Perform time studies as needed. Prepare monthly cash flow reports vs. budget. Maintain records according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Consistently comply with all agency policies and procedures. Perform other duties as requested by the CFO. Requirements: High level of oral and written communication. High level of interpersonal skills. High level of attention to detail. Analytical aptitude. Organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines. Be an effective team member. Ability to provide accurate reports and data in a timely manner. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction. Comprehensive knowledge of use of financial, worksheet and word-processing software, including Word, Excel, and QuickBooks Enterprise. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, clients, and customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend effective solutions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Education and / or Training Minimum: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance. Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting with cost & analytical focus. At least Five years of experience working in the construction or dredging industry Extensive QB Enterprise Construction Software Experience Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell. Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds. Gator Dredging is a: Drug-Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer Homeland Security- E-Verify Company For more information, please visit