Assistant Controller

Dynalectric Company•Portland, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a publicly traded environment. This role helps ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards. The Assistant Controller provides day-to-day leadership for accounting processes, supports project-based accounting within the electrical contracting industry, and helps develop a high-performing accounting team through coaching, review, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliation processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, analyze complex accounting matters, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA eligibility
Construction or electrical contracting industry experience
SOX experience
ERP system experience

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close deadlines.
Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including control execution, documentation, and testing support.
Coordinate preparation of audit, tax, and compliance schedules and respond to documentation requests from internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with preparation, analysis, and monitoring of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and related variance analyses.
Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes to support accurate and timely financial results.
Review journal entries, accruals, and complex accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation.
Support project-based accounting activities, including job cost review, work-in-progress schedules, revenue recognition, and coordination with operations teams.
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to improve consistency, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and accounting process automation initiatives.
Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting staff, including workload planning, review of work product, and support for professional development.
Review weekly payroll registers for accuracy and compliance with payroll policies.