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 partnership with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states (see exceptions below).

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 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

• 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
• Cover letter describing demonstrated experience in accounting not detailed on the resume, including specific examples of involvement in audits, financial reporting, close processes, and other essential responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation expected to be $110,000 to $140,000, based on skill set and experience
• Paid Family Leave
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training

Location

• Remote role open to candidates residing in the majority of US states.
• Due to current business and operational considerations, the organization is 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

• 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 checks: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check that meets 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 employment opportunity for all applicants and employees; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.