Controller - QE

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated () is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration, and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

Quartus Shared Services encompasses Legal, Sales, Finance & Accounting, IT, and People and Culture. The collective engine of Shared Services helps to power Quartus' growth and enables Quartus to deliver the best possible experience to our clients and customers.

As a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Controller in our San Diego office, you will oversee the accounting, financial and treasury operations of our engineering services company, which includes product sales, inventory management, and adherence to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, as well as treasury functions including cash flow management, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with all regulatory guidelines while driving improvements and ensuring that the finance department operates at the highest level of efficiency and productivity.

• Oversee the operations of the accounting and finance department, ensuring the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general entity accounting, cost accounting, and finance.
• Manage and maintain all aspects of accounting, finance and treasury, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure that company financial records, including those for cash management, are maintained in compliance with company policies and DCAA FAR regulations.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed. This includes the management of banking relationships and initiating appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the production of the AOP (annual operating plan) and forecasts, and report significant variances to management.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Continually evaluate and optimize financial systems and workflows to improve operational efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance accuracy in financial reporting. This includes identifying opportunities for process automation, leveraging technology such as ERP systems, and implementing best practices in financial data management and control procedures. The Accounting Controller should also ensure that the finance team is adequately trained on new systems and processes to maximize productivity.

Quartus is looking for people to join the Quartus culture, not just the team. We are a company that makes decisions anchored in our values and our purpose “to build highly…