Assistant Controller

RK Industries, LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discount program

Wellness incentive

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations for RK Mission Critical and the Service business from Aurora, CO. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will lead month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls across two ERP systems.

You will provide technical accounting guidance, manage manufacturing and service accounting activities, and partner with Corporate Accounting, Operations, and IT to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience with GAAP, general ledger, and internal controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and internal controls for two business units.
• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accurate reconciliations and AP/AR management.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and cross-functional support.
• Drive process improvements and system integrations.

Skills

GAAP mastery

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

IFS ERP

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Controller – Business Unit & Corporate Accounting

Aurora, CO

$175,000-$185,000 + + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Lead with Insight. Strengthen Financial Performance. Build for Growth.

RK Industries is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for RK Mission Critical and the Service business, while supporting additional corporate accounting functions. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you’ll lead month-end close activities, ensure accurate financial results across two business units using separate ERP systems, and strengthen accounting processes as the company continues to grow. This is an opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee accounting operations, general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and internal controls for RK Mission Critical and the Service business.
• Lead month-end close activities and review financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate account fluctuations, discrepancies, and accounting variances while ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Oversee manufacturing, project, and service accounting, including inventory, work in progress (WIP), standard costing, work orders, revenue recognition, cost of goods sold, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to business unit accounting personnel, including the RK Mission Critical Senior Project Accountant and Cost Accountant.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Operations, and IT to resolve system and accounting issues, improve financial accuracy, and support consolidated reporting.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls while identifying opportunities to improve processes and support continued growth.
• Independently identify accounting risks, prioritize issues, and drive timely resolution of complex challenges.
• Support additional corporate accounting responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including accounting management or controllership responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing, project-based, or operational accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with inventory, WIP, standard costing, revenue recognition, manufacturing cost accounting, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex accounting and system issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, and IT.
• Experience in a rapidly growing or changing business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience with IFS ERP.
• Experience overseeing accounting across multiple business units or ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial data analysis skills.

Why Build Your Career at RK?

Build bigger. Join a growing, second-generation family-owned company with diverse business units and opportunities to make a lasting impact.

Have a voice. Take ownership of complex accounting challenges and help strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting.

Work as one team. Partner with Corporate Accounting, Operations, IT, and business unit leadership to support informed decisions and accurate financial results.

Grow your impact. Provide technical guidance, improve accounting practices, and help support the continued success of RK Mission Critical and Service.

Build for the long term. Grow your career with a company focused on quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Strengthen the numbers. Support the business. Build your future at RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.