Assistant Controller
About The Position
Gateway Engineers is a 250-person civil engineering firm with approximately $55 million in annual revenue, serving public and private sector clients throughout the region. With roughly 1,500 invoices processed monthly and a growing portfolio of complex projects, due to our continued growth we are seeking an Assistant Controller (57 years experience) to strengthen our accounting operations and support our Controller. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys structure, accountability, and ownershipand who wants to play a key role in a well-established, growth-oriented professional services firm.
Requirements
- 57 years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition and WIP
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with accounting/ERP systems
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred (or CPA-track) bonus and support available
- Experience in professional services, engineering, or project-based accounting strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation
- Assist with preparation of internal financial statements
- Oversee billing reconciliation and revenue recognition in coordination with billing team
- Review WIP schedules and project accounting reports
- Support AR and collections reporting
- Ensure AP coding accuracy and expense classifications
- Maintain fixed asset schedules
- Strengthen and document accounting processes
- Maintain internal controls and segregation of duties
- Respond to requests from our external review and tax preparation teams
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
- Provide technical guidance to accounting staff
- Identify workflow improvements and automation opportunities
- Develop clear documentation for recurring processes
Benefits
- No cost health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- PTO and eight paid holidays
- 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
- Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
- Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
