Assistant Controller

LHH; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave and wellness benefits

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team in Colorado. You will drive financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and process improvements in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

This role offers close collaboration with executive leadership, oversight of month-end close, consolidations, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and staff development for the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, fixed assets, project accounting, cost accounting, and AP/AR.
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control environments.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors.
• ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Prior supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Support preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with internal controls, audit support, and compliance initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive process improvements and support systems optimization projects.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while promoting best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations

Skills

General ledger

Fixed assets

Project accounting

Cost accounting

AP/AR

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

A rapidly growing, innovation-driven organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while helping drive financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives across a complex and evolving business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Support preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with internal controls, audit support, and compliance initiatives
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations
• Drive process improvements and support systems optimization projects
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while promoting best practices across the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, fixed assets, project accounting, cost accounting, and AP/AR
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control environments
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
• ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Prior supervisory or mentoring experience preferred

Preferred Background

• CPA or advanced degree is a plus
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Government contracting or complex project-based accounting experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Equity participation potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Parental leave and additional employee wellness benefits

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