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Assistant Controller

Job in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for: EMCOR Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager, Financial Controller
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate a full range of electrical, control, and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions, performing work collaboratively—under one roof—to help us lower costs, increase accuracy, and promote project efficiency.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a publicly traded environment. This role helps ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards. The Assistant Controller provides day-to-day leadership for accounting processes, supports project-based accounting within the electrical contracting industry, and helps develop a high-performing accounting team through coaching, review, and process improvement.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close deadlines.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
  • Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including control execution, documentation, and testing support.
  • Coordinate preparation of audit, tax, and compliance schedules and respond to documentation requests from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with preparation, analysis, and monitoring of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and related variance analyses.
Accounting Operations
  • Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes to support accurate and timely financial results.
  • Review journal entries, accruals, and complex accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Support project-based accounting activities, including job cost review, work-in-progress schedules, revenue recognition, and coordination with operations teams.
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to improve consistency, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
  • Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and accounting process automation initiatives.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting staff, including workload planning, review of work product, and support for professional development.
Payroll
  • Review weekly payroll registers for accuracy and compliance with payroll policies.
Key Competencies
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and financial data integrity.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work effectively with ERP and financial reporting systems.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
  • 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliation processes.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, analyze complex accounting matters, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred qualifications include CPA or CPA eligibility, construction or electrical contracting industry experience, SOX experience, and ERP system experience.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the…

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