Assistant Controller

Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Overview

An established, multi-entity organization is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to oversee and elevate its accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, developing teams, and building scalable accounting functions within a growing environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, overseeing accounting operations, financial close activities, compliance, team development, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers significant visibility and long-term growth potential into a senior finance leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple business entities.
• Establish and maintain standardized close procedures, timelines, and accountability measures.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
• Drive continuous improvements in close efficiency, reporting quality, and overall accounting operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, including senior and staff-level accountants.
• Provide training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Assess team structure, responsibilities, and workflow allocation to maximize effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accounting Operations & Controls

• Develop, document, and standardize accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the organization.
• Reduce process dependency by creating scalable and repeatable accounting practices.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately and consistently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve information flow between accounting, finance, and operational departments.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Support complex accounting matters including lease accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee financial statement preparation and compliance requirements across multiple entities.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including auditor requests, supporting schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize ERP and financial systems to improve reporting, efficiency, and data integrity.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting enhancements.
• Evaluate opportunities for automation and process improvements across accounting functions.
• Support ongoing implementation and utilization of financial planning and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Required

• CPA designation required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience within multi-entity accounting environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of consolidations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and close procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams.
• Experience with mid-market ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience within project-based, infrastructure, construction, energy, manufacturing, or asset-intensive industries.
• Background supporting high-growth, acquisition-driven, or evolving organizations.
• Experience working within private equity-backed or highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to project accounting, capital projects, fixed assets, or lease accounting.

What Success Looks Like

• A predictable and efficient close process with clear ownership and accountability.
• Well-documented accounting procedures and scalable internal controls.
• Strong financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
• An engaged and well-developed accounting team.
• Improved operational efficiency and stronger financial visibility for leadership.

This opportunity offers the chance to build, influence, and shape the future state of the accounting function while partnering closely with senior leadership to support continued growth and operational excellence.