Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all accounting functions, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Guarantee timely and precise financial reporting.

• Assess emerging accounting standards and regulatory modifications, advising leadership on their implications and implementation strategies.

• Establish and nurture relationships with external auditors.

• Facilitate efficient audits, maintain robust controls, and drive continuous improvement.

• Oversee treasury functions, including daily cash management, forecasting, banking relationships, and covenant oversight.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting guidelines.

• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

• Collaborate with operations and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives.

• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting personnel.

• Work in partnership with the Controller on financial strategy, process enhancements, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• CPA, either Active or Inactive.

• Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.

• Involvement in an annual financial statement audit.

• Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge across all aspects of accounting operations, including AP, AR, treasury, audits, closing processes, financial reporting, and contract review.

• Strong understanding of GAAP.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting teams.

• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Capability to leverage systems for process enhancement.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Preferred: Experience with an AEC firm.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Background check required upon offer acceptance.

• Cover letter detailing experience in audits, financial reporting, closing processes, and other accounting responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employee-owned; employees participate in the company’s success.

• Career advancement through ongoing education, licensure/certification, skills enhancement, and technical training.

• Work arrangements that foster work/life balance.

• Flexible holiday options.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Supportive environment with chances for growth and learning.