Assistant Controller

Overview

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

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; advise 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 to support 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 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 describing demonstrated experience in accounting 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.
• Benefits package includes Paid Family Leave.
• Work arrangements promote work/life balance.

Location

• Remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states (exceptions apply).
• Unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR.
• Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

Additional Information

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