Assistant Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Finance/Accounting team. This role supports accounting operations, the annual audit process, and financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with the Controller and senior leadership.

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states (see exceptions below). If you are open to relocation, please indicate this in your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement
• Manage treasury activities, including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Partner with operations and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff
• Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects

Requirements (Essential Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA, Active or Inactive
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller
• Experience participating in an annual financial statement audit
• Broad, hands-on expertise across end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, treasury, audits, close processes, financial reporting, and contract review
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; ability to leverage systems to improve processes
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with an AEC firm
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
• Fifteen (15) – Twenty (20) years of relevant accounting experience
• Submit a cover letter describing demonstrated accounting experience not detailed on your resume, including specific examples of involvement in audits, financial reporting, close processes, and other essential responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $140,000, based on skill set and experience
• Benefits package available

Location

• Remote; open to candidates residing in the majority of US states.
• Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR.
• Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

Work Authorization

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Background Check

• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check meeting company standards. This will be conducted post-offer acceptance. Interns are not required to complete a background check during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Affirmative action is taken to ensure employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.