Assistant Controller

Location: St. Charles

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren’t just ideals - they’re our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is currently searching for an Assistant Controller to join our talented Finance/Accounting team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that’s who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I’ve worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects
• of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

Make an impact beyond the numbers. As our Assistant Controller, you’ll play a key role in leading accounting operations, supporting the annual audit process, and partnering with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to earn a seat at the table, contribute your ideas, influence decisions, and provide meaningful input on the direction of the business while continuing to grow as a finance leader.

We’re looking for a curious, collaborative professional who asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and enjoys improving processes. In return, you’ll gain the flexibility of a remote role, exposure to executive-level decision making, and the benefits of a culture where every employee-owner has a voice.

This Opportunity:

Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies

Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement

Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring

Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies

Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses

Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives

Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff

Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states. (See below for exceptions.) If you are open to relocation, please highlight this in your application.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA, Active or Inactive
• P…