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 (exceptions listed below). If relocation is possible, please indicate this in the application.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring 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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA (Active or Inactive)
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller
• Experience as part of 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
• Cover letter request: Please 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 is expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $140,000, based on skill set and experience
• Paid Family Leave
• Additional benefits are available as described in the full benefits package

Location

• Remote role for candidates residing in the majority of US states
• 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

Eligibility & Screening

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted post-offer acceptance (interns are not required to complete a background check during the hiring process)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.