Assistant Controller

Description

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing all accounting operations for AIMS Companies. This role ensures accurate financial data, assists in closing processes, and helps maintain compliance across multiple states and business units. The Assistant Controller is hands-on with day-to-day accounting tasks while contributing to process improvement, reporting accuracy, and operational discipline.

• Maintain accuracy of job costing, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress schedules.
• Assist with management of AP, AR, payroll accounting, cash management, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax filings.
• Work closely with field operations, project managers, procurement, and leadership to collect financial data.
• Recommend ways to streamline accounting operations, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports, internal dashboards, and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Assist in implementing new tools, software, or processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of policies, procedures, and financial processes.
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit preparation and collaborate with external auditors.
• Provide cross-training and support to accounting staff.

Requirements

• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system skills.
• Experience with multi-state environments, fixed assets, and job costing a plus.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience; public accounting or job-cost industry experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance