Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

This Assistant Controller position offers a rare chance to work directly alongside senior leadership while preparing for a future path into a top finance leadership role. Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller who can help lead a growing accounting function today while positioning themselves for expanded leadership responsibilities over the next several years. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in financial reporting, process improvement, team leadership, and strategic decision-making within a large, project-driven environment experiencing significant growth.

• Newly created Assistant Controller position designed as part of a long-term succession strategy.
• Exposure to executive leadership and high-level business decisions.
• Opportunity to inherit increasing responsibility over a sizable accounting organization.
• Support a business involved in large-scale, complex project work with substantial revenue growth.
• Strong focus on professional development, innovation, and technology adoption.

As the Assistant Controller, you will partner closely with finance leadership to oversee accounting operations, develop talent, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing consolidated financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with monthly and annual close processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Leading process improvement efforts across accounting workflows and systems.
• Driving standardization, operational efficiencies, and technology enhancements.
• Partnering with operational teams to improve reporting, controls, and decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong background in WIP accounting, job costing, and project-based accounting environments.
• Construction industry experience is required; engineering, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or similar project-driven industries will also be considered.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with in larger organizations and the ability to lead through growth and complexity.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience; CMiC exposure is a significant plus.

Competitive base salary generally ranging from $155,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience and qualifications, plus annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

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