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.

Why This Assistant Controller Opportunity Stands Out

• 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.

What You'll Be Doing

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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 within 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.

Compensation

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

#LI-SP3 #ZRCFS