Assistant Controller

Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc.•Bakersfield, CA

24d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Agilitech is seeking an experienced, highly analytical Assistant Controller to support financial operations, revenue recognition, ERP system management, and multi-entity accounting. The role combines technical accounting, financial analysis, systems expertise, and translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and executive leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational growth. It is also part of Agilitech’s long-term succession planning strategy, with potential to develop into the Controller role based on performance, leadership readiness, and organizational needs. The position is based on-site at Agilitech’s Bakersfield, California office, with some remote flexibility and an alternative 09/08/80 workweek schedule, providing every other Friday off. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. The stated estimated annual pay range is $90,000–$120,000 and may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

5–7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and project-based revenue recognition.
Demonstrated experience with fixed-fee contract accounting and revenue recognition.
Experience managing accounting processes across multiple entities, including intercompany accounting and consolidations.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, including system administration, implementation, migration, or conversion.
Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities.
Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to independently identify financial issues and develop practical solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience with SAP Business One or comparable ERP systems.
Prior involvement in a full-cycle ERP implementation or conversion.
Construction, engineering, industrial services, or project-based accounting experience.
Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and cost-to-complete forecasting.
Prior supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership potential.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee fixed-fee revenue recognition processes in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 606.
Analyze project financial performance, including estimated costs to complete, percentage of completion, profitability, and revenue adjustments, as applicable.
Review and reconcile revenue recognition schedules, contract balances, and related general ledger accounts.
Partner with project managers and operations leadership to evaluate project forecasts, cost projections, and financial risks.
Identify discrepancies, margin erosion, and potential revenue recognition issues; maintain project-level financial reporting and support audit documentation.
Lead or support administration, optimization, and oversight of the company’s ERP system.
Play a significant role in ERP conversion and implementation, including requirements gathering, data migration, testing, reconciliations, and go-live support.
Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and stronger financial controls.
Help ensure financial data integrity, accurate system configurations, and consistent accounting processes across business units.
Partner with IT, operations, and external implementation teams on successful system integration.
Develop financial reporting capabilities, dashboards, and standardized procedures within the ERP environment; support user training, system documentation, and post-implementation optimization.
Oversee accounting processes across multiple legal entities and business operations, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, allocations, and eliminations.
Support consolidated financial statements and entity-level financial reporting, and promote consistent accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across entities.
Analyze financial performance by entity, department, project, and business segment; support entity-level cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Develop financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting to support leadership decisions.
Perform budget-to-actual analysis, investigate variances, and analyze project profitability, gross margins, labor costs, overhead, and operational performance.
Develop and monitor financial performance indicators; identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and opportunities to improve profitability.
Present financial findings and recommendations to the Controller and executive leadership.
Support month-end and year-end closing; review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Maintain GAAP compliance and applicable financial reporting requirements; strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes.
Support external audits and financial reporting requirements.
Work with the Controller to gain exposure to financial management, reporting, and strategic planning, while assuming progressively greater responsibility for accounting oversight, financial reporting, and departmental leadership.
Support standardized accounting policies and processes, participate in executive financial discussions and strategic business planning, and develop competencies for potential advancement to Controller.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Supplemental life, spouse life, child life, long-term disability, and short-term disability benefits.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Strengths-based training and career development focus.
Employee committee participation opportunities, including the FUN Committee and Values Committee.
Alternative 09/08/80 workweek schedule, with every other Friday off.
Some remote flexibility for this on-site role.
Relocation assistance, where applicable.
Recreational company events and employee recognition programs.