What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Piper Maddox?
Assistant Controller
3-6mth contract to hire
Onsite - Hopkinton, MA
We are urgently seeking an Assistant Controller to join a key client, ideally before end of year via a Contract, with potential of FTE conversion in H1 of 2026. This position is responsible for bi-weekly and monthly payroll, month-end close activities, financial reconciliations, AP and cash oversight and compliance reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
This position requires someone who is comfortable in a high volume environment, strong excel user with the systems not always able to talk to each other, and willing to jump in and get involved.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Accounting
- Accounts Payable & Cash Management
- SREC (solar renewable energy credits) Processing & Reconciliation
- Journal Entries & Month-End Close
- Corporate Reporting - Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting packages.
- Compliance & Regulatory Filings - Maintain required business compliance across entity, state, payroll, and local authorities.
- Financial Operations Support
- Cross-Functional & Departmental Support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree & between 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations
- Proficiency in D365, ADP, Blackline, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel
Preferred
- CPA or other financial designations
- Experience in construction, renewable energy, EPC, or related project-based industries
- Experience with complex payroll structures (commissions, incentives, prevailing wage)
Salary : $70 - $90
