Assistant Controller — GAAP & Automation Leader

• Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at  .

The Assistant Controller is a senior member of the Accounting and Shared Services team, partnering closely with the Controller and VP of Finance to support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting operations.

This role provides hands-on oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting while reviewing work prepared by others and providing technical guidance across the accounting team.

The Assistant Controller will also help streamline manual processes and expand the team’s capacity as KPFF continues to grow and navigate increasing financial and regulatory complexity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Support and provide oversight for monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
• Review the work of accounting team members, resolve complex or unusual items, and ensure issues are addressed before financial information is finalized.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Analyze financial results, investigate unusual variances, and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and provide oversight for complex accounting areas, including leases across KPFF’s multi-location portfolio, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activity.
• Partner with Finance and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and support recurring financial and indirect cost rate audits, including reviewing documentation, managing time-sensitive requests, responding to auditor questions, and helping resolve findings.
• Support state, local, and project-specific audits that may arise throughout the year.
• Research and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee and review federal, state, and local tax compliance activities across KPFF’s multi-location operations, including business, use, personal property, and other applicable taxes.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, prepare and review supporting documentation, monitor filing requirements and deadlines, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting KPFF’s locations and operations.
• Support compliance activities associated with operations in Canada, U.S. territories, and other jurisdictions as the firm’s geographic footprint evolves.

Leadership, Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Provide technical guidance, education, and mentorship to accounting team members and Project Cost Accountants across the organization.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting questions and close-related issues.
• Promote consistent accounting practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing across KPFF’s decentralized…