Assistant Controller (3095)
About the role
We are seeking a highly operational, hands-on Assistant Controller to lead and transform the accounting and financial reporting function for a fast-paced rental and project services division.
Responsibilities
Lead all divisional accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
Drive a disciplined and accelerated close timeline with clear accountability.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Establish proper cutoff procedures for revenue, payroll, AP, expenses, and project activity.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Eliminate reconciliation backlogs and unsupported account balances.
Develop and maintain standardized close checklists and reporting packages.
Deliver financial reporting and operational analysis to executive leadership.
Oversee AP, AR, billing, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management processes.
Improve accounting workflows and transaction processing discipline.
Ensure billing accuracy, timely collections, and proper revenue recognition.
Strengthen controls around approvals, coding, reconciliations, and financial review.
Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Improve compliance with GAAP and company financial policies.
Ensure proper accounting treatment for leases, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
Monitor working capital performance and cash flow management.
Support external audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate operational and financial risk.
Lead project accounting, job costing, and profitability analysis across operations.
Improve visibility into labor, equipment, subcontractor, fuel, and operational costs.
Oversee rental revenue accounting and utilization reporting.
Partner with operations leadership to improve margins, pricing, and operational efficiency.
Analyze project performance, billing trends, utilization, and operational KPIs.
Improve tracking and accounting for rental fleet assets and operational equipment.
Identify operational inefficiencies, margin leakage, and reporting inconsistencies.
Deliver actionable financial insights to operations leadership.
Evaluate and redesign accounting and reporting processes with efficiency in mind.
Build scalable SOPs, workflows, and accountability structures.
Improve ERP utilization, reporting reliability, and financial data integrity.
Reduce manual processes and improve automation where possible.
Standardize processes across locations and business units.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to improve operational decision-making.
Mentor, develop, and elevate accounting staff performance.
Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
Support operational forecasts tied to revenue, utilization, labor, and project activity.
Analyze actual results versus forecast and budget.
Identify financial risks and opportunities proactively.
Support capital planning and operational investment decisions.
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to leadership.
Aid executive leadership with strategic financial decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
Strong operational accounting and financial reporting experience.
Experience in industrial services, equipment rental, project-based services, field services, or related operational industries.
Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls.
Proven experience improving accounting processes and close timelines.
Experience leading accounting teams in fast-paced operational environments.
Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel capabilities.