Assistant Controller

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately held company on an Assistant Controller opportunity within its Accounting & Finance organization. This is a particularly attractive role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being close to the numbers, wants meaningful ownership of the general ledger and month-end close, and is looking for a legitimate path into a Controller position.

This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with an accomplished Controller and CFO. The Assistant Controller will play a key role across month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, audit support, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, accounting controls, and process improvement, while also gaining broader exposure across the accounting organization.

The company is intentionally keeping the background requirements broad. Experience within construction, engineering, contracting, or another project-oriented environment is helpful, but not required. Strong corporate accounting experience, excellent command of the GL, and the ability to operate calmly across a complex accounting environment are much more important.

For someone who wants to continue progressing beyond the Assistant Controller level, there is significant runway here. This position is being built with the expectation that the right person can develop into the organization’s future Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, rollforwards, supporting schedules, and variance analysis
• Help own the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accounting activity is accurate, timely, and properly classified
• Review accounting activity across areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, payroll-related accounting, and other operating accounts
• Prepare and review financial reporting schedules and provide support for management reporting
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and work directly with external auditors
• Review the work of accounting staff and help coordinate workflows, priorities, and close deadlines
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, project teams, payroll, and other departments to research and resolve accounting issues
• Strengthen internal controls, reconciliations, accounting procedures, and close documentation
• Build and improve Excel-based reporting, schedules, reconciliations, and analytical tools
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve the consistency and scalability of the accounting function
• Gain broader exposure to payroll accounting, job-related accounting, WIP, and other areas of the business as experience develops
• Work closely with the Controller on special projects and broader accounting initiatives

Qualifications:

• Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Progressive accounting experience, with flexibility depending on the depth of the candidate’s background
• Strong hands-on experience owning or playing a major role in month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting controls
• Experience supporting or coordinating an external audit
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex accounting information
• CPA is preferred, but not required
• Construction, engineering, project accounting, or related industry experience is a plus, but not required