Assistant Controller (3095)

Ironclad Environmental Solutions•Auburn Hills, MI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is responsible for stabilizing and upgrading an accounting environment that currently lacks strong financial controls, technical accounting leadership, standardized processes, accurate cutoff procedures, and reporting discipline. The ideal candidate is a builder and operator who can create structure, improve accountability, accelerate the close process, and deliver accurate financial reporting in a complex operational environment involving equipment rentals, field operations, project-based services, and multi-location activity. This is not a maintenance role. This position requires a leader who can identify problems quickly, implement scalable processes, improve operational visibility, and elevate the overall financial discipline of the business. Success in this role means: Drive the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close process Manage revenue and expense cutoff processes to ensure accurate financial reporting Establish and maintain strong internal controls across accounting operations Oversee project accounting to ensure accurate job costing and profitability reporting Drive financial accountability across accounting and operational teams Partner with operations leadership to provide financial guidance and support business performance

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred but not required
Experience with project accounting and revenue recognition
Experience in multi-location operations
Experience rebuilding or stabilizing underdeveloped accounting environments
Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth businesses

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
Ensure accurate project setup, cost tracking, and revenue recognition
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
Lead cleanup initiatives related to reconciliations, reporting issues, and process gaps
Establish a culture of urgency, ownership, and accountability within the accounting team
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
Assist executive leadership with strategic financial decision-making