Assistant Controller

Barge Design Solutions•Nashville, TN

19d

About The Position

Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. The role partners closely with the Director of Accounting to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury management, tax compliance, and financial analysis. The Assistant Controller helps manage month-end and year-end close activities, coordinates financial audits, oversees joint venture accounting, and supports analysis of financial performance. The position also collaborates across Accounting, Finance, and Project Accounting to support accurate reporting, revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and compliance with established accounting standards. Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm with multidisciplinary practice areas, more than 650 employees, and clients nationwide served from multiple U.S. locations. The company states its purpose is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of its people, clients, and communities, and describes its values as Collaborate, Authentic, Responsible, Excellence, and Service.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience managing audits, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting and finance functions.
Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Serve as a primary contact for the annual financial statement audit, including reconciliations, data requests, and audit support.
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
Manage treasury activities, including cash transactions, reconciliations, and analysis.
Coordinate tax compliance activities, including personal property tax filings and state and local tax requirements.
Drive process improvements to streamline month-end close and enhance accounting efficiencies.
Oversee joint venture accounting activities and serve as the primary contact for related audits and inquiries.
Support monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis in partnership with the Director of Accounting.
Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Manager to monitor weekly billing and collections performance.
Perform ad hoc and project-related reporting as needed.
Coordinate with the Project Accounting team to ensure monthly variances, WIP, and revenue recognition reporting are accurate and reasonable during month-end close.