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Assistant Controller

SEH
•$110,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

SEH is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its Finance/Accounting team. This role leads accounting operations, supports the annual audit process, and partners with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement. The position offers an opportunity to contribute ideas, influence decisions, and provide input on business direction while developing as a finance leader. The role is remote and open to candidates residing in most U.S. states, with certain state and territory exceptions. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller, accounting staff, operations, leadership, and external auditors. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing relevant accounting experience, particularly involvement in audits, financial reporting, close processes, and other key accounting responsibilities. Employment offers are contingent on a post-acceptance background check that meets company standards. Candidates must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • CPA, active or inactive.
  • Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.
  • Experience participating in an annual financial statement audit.
  • Broad, hands-on expertise across end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, 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, with the ability to use systems to improve processes.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Successful completion of a post-offer background check meeting company standards.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience working with an AEC firm.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience.
  • Fifteen to twenty years of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes and advise leadership on impacts and implementation strategies.
  • Build and maintain 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 on 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

  • 100% employee ownership.
  • Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training.
  • Work arrangements that promote work/life balance.
  • Flexible holidays.
  • Paid Family Leave.
  • Remote work opportunity.

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