Description

The Assistant Controller supports senior finance leadership in overseeing the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, supporting operational reporting, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and contributes to informed financial and business decision-making.

• Prepare and review periodic financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and coordinate audit readiness activities.
• Review operational and project-level financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to protect assets, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiency.
• Oversee administration of employee benefit programs and related compliance activities.
• Support retirement plan administration and required regulatory filings.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors and support the annual audit process.
• Assist with oversight of day-to-day accounting activities, including payables, receivables, payroll, general ledger, and operational cost tracking.
• Serve as a senior member of the accounting team, providing leadership coverage and continuity when needed.
• Partner with operational and management teams to track costs, billings, and financial changes throughout the lifecycle of ongoing work.
• Monitor cash position and support cash flow planning, forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Provide training, oversight, and guidance to accounting staff to support performance and development.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of operational accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-based revenue recognition methodologies.
• Progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility in a senior accounting or assistant controller-level role.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and operations teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex spreadsheet modeling and data analysis.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with financial institutions and third-party service providers.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance