Assistant Controller

Description

• Support system implementations, upgrades, and testing for accounting modules.
• Oversee reconciliations of key general ledger accounts, including intercompany balances, project-related assets and liabilities, and work-in-progress (WIP).
• Assist with month-end WIP reviews and reporting of project financial performance to executive leadership and operations teams.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and payroll specialists, reviewing their work and supporting professional development.
• Help enforce accounting policies and drive consistency across regions or business units.
• Manage audit and tax engagements, including coordination with external auditors and external tax professionals.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve system efficiency.
• Serve as a key backup to the Controller in managing accounting operations and leading the accounting team.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over accounting and project financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly revenue recognition cycle, partnering with Regional Cost Control Managers to ensure that project financials are accurate under the percentage-of-completion method.
• Assist in preparing presentations and analysis for leadership, including variance explanations, performance trends, and other ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to travel (less than 10%)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CPA required
• Exposure to international accounting and multi-entity consolidation a plus
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibilities (public accounting or private industry)
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial analysis techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master's degree in accounting preferred
• Experience managing payroll teams a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with one or more accounting systems required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage according to deadlines
• Engineering or construction industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance