Assistant Controller

SEH

1d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Assistant Controller to join our talented Finance/Accounting team!
Why our employee-owners love SEH: "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer
Why you’ll love SEH:
Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
This Opportunity:
Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies. Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses. Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives. Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA, Active or Inactive
• Broad, hands-on expertise across end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, treasury, audits, close processes, financial reporting, and contract review
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; ability to leverage systems to improve processes
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with an AEC firm

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement
• Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff
• Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects.

Benefits

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level