Assistant Controller Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Our client, a leading project-driven professional services organization, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance and accounting leadership team. This is a key leadership opportunity for an accounting professional with strong technical expertise, a hands‑on approach, and experience supporting complex project‑based operations.

The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while partnering closely with senior leadership and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, project costing, billing, and revenue.
Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
Monitor accounting practices and policies for compliance with GAAP, federal contracting requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Coordinate audit requests, supporting documentation, and communications with internal and external auditors.
Partner with the Controller and CFO on financial planning, risk assessment, strategic business decisions, and longer‑term organizational objectives.
Develop and present financial reporting, analysis, and insights to senior leadership and the Board.
Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with project and operational leaders on forecasting, project economics, cost management, and margin analysis.
Evaluate and enhance accounting processes, controls, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Oversee the development and submission of indirect cost and overhead rate calculations for government and other public‑sector clients.
Collaborate with HR and operations on payroll administration, benefits‑related accounting, employment taxes, and related financial matters.
Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, streamline processes, and improve the overall effectiveness of the accounting function.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior accounting, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership position.
Experience with in an engineering, architecture, environmental, construction, or other project‑driven professional services organization strongly preferred.
Familiarity with government contracting and federal accounting requirements, particularly the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Strong understanding of project accounting, indirect cost structures, overhead allocations, and rate development.
Demonstrated experience leading financial close processes, audits, financial reporting, and internal control initiatives.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, operational teams, project managers, and external stakeholders.
High level of attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Compensation: $,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.