Assistant Controller
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Job Summary
What Your Day Will Look Like:
Consor Engineers is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the organizations accounting operations financial reporting processes and internal control environment. Reporting directly to the Controller this role will play a key leadership position within the accounting team helping to ensure the accuracy timeliness and integrity of financial information while supporting the continued growth and scalability of the business.
The Assistant Controller will oversee key accounting functions contribute to an efficient and disciplined month-end close process and collaborate across departments to drive financial accuracy and operational excellence. This individual will provide hands-on leadership to accounting staff assist with financial reporting and audit activities and help ensure compliance with GAAP company policies and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and financial management along with a passion for continuous improvement. They will partner closely with leadership to strengthen processes enhance reporting capabilities and leverage modern finance technologies including automation and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency accuracy and decision-making. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their leadership impact and contribute to strategic initiatives that support the organizations long-term success.
The role can be fully remote for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone
What Youll Do:
- Support and help lead the monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
- Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring compliance with GAAP company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with the Controller to strengthen accounting processes internal controls and close procedures.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements variance analyses and management reporting packages.
- Analyze financial results and key performance indicators to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules respond to auditor inquiries and assist in managing external audit activities.
- Support compliance with GAAP FAR and established internal control frameworks.
- Assist with the implementation documentation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures.
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities including due diligence efforts and post-acquisition accounting integration.
- Leverage financial systems including Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint BlackLine and other accounting technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements automation opportunities and AI-enabled solutions to enhance financial operations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability standardization and operational excellence.
- Supervise mentor and develop staff accountants and accounting specialists providing coaching and performance feedback.
- Establish clear expectations foster accountability and promote a collaborative high-performing team culture.
- Partner with FP&A project accounting operations human resources and other business functions to support company objectives.
- Assist the Controller with special projects strategic initiatives system implementations and process transformation efforts.
- Serve as a key resource and backup to the Controller on accounting reporting and compliance matters.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field
- CPA required
- 15 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting and/or corporate accounting. AEC Industry experience is highly preferred.
- Strong expertise in:
- General ledger management
- Month-end close processes
- Financial reporting under US GAAP
- Proven experience managing and reviewing accounting work.
- Experience supporting external audits and internal controls compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables XLOOKUP data modeling etc.)
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong understanding of accounting systems data flows and control
- Experience with Deltek (Vision or Vantagepoint) and BlackLine
- Exposure to government contracting / FAR compliance (preferred)
- Experience with M&A transactions and integrations (preferred)
- Familiarity with AI tools RPA (robotic process automation) or advanced analytics in finance (preferred)
- While performing the duties of this job physical demands of the employee may include constantly sitting talking hearing repetitive motions and occasional standing moving reaching handling grasping feeling and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 35 lbs.
What BenefitsYoullEnjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above below and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out) we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions contact.
- Career Growth & Development Tuition reimbursement program paid professional training major license achievement bonus extensive on-demand learning center and paid professional memberships.
- Work-LifeAlignmentIndustry-competitive PTO seven paid holidays and two floating holidays flexible work schedules paid parental leave and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness Medical dental and vision insurance employeeassistanceprogram fitness and wellness reimbursement and HSA and FSA options.
- Life Employer-paid STD and LTD employer-paid term life insurance and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community Quarterly social events paid group volunteering events and employeenetworks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlinedits often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track try a new technical track or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
WhyYoullLove Consor:
Youll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click hereto learn more about Consor.
Consors Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect and where the uniqueness perspectives and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicantsin accordance withapplicable local state and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. Consor alsomaintainsan affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency contact Human Resources at . Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance contact us at .
Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the positions responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor were committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone in person or through Microsoft Teamsnever through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based delivered verbally and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process it will be collected through secure authorized channels. If ever in doubt contact.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Consor is an engineering firm offering planning & design, structural assessments, construction services, and other specialized services.
