Assistant Controller

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance financial operations and lead a dynamic accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to drive efficiencies and optimize costs while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. With a commitment to employee growth and a generous compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work-life balance, this position is perfect for a strategic thinker with a strong background in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry. Join this forward-thinking organization to accelerate your career and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off including parental and military leave

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in medium to large organizations.
• 5+ years of leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically dispersed accounting team ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Own the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Hire, train and mentor accounting staff to foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Capabilities

Leadership

Accounting Operations

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

ADP General Ledger Interface

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and growing organization? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Controller who will hold a key leadership role within the Accounting department, working closely with the Controller to oversee and enhance the organization's financial operations. This position is responsible for managing core accounting functions, including general ledger (GL), accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and internal controls.

We're looking for a highly versatile accounting professional who excels at both the details and the big picture. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of driving efficiencies through systems, processes, and team development. Prior success in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate execution of accounting operations in compliance with US GAAP.
• Own and drive the monthly close process, ensuring consolidated financial statements are completed within five business days.
• Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations alongside the Controller to ensure integrity and completeness.
• Approve journal entries and ensure compliance with accounting policies and adequate supporting documentation.
• Supervise AR and AP functions, promoting efficient cash collection and vendor payment processes.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions between subsidiaries and the parent company.
• Hire, train, mentor, and cross-train accounting staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze expense accounts, proactively identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization.
• Oversee payroll account reconciliations and partner with the Payroll Manager to resolve discrepancies using the ADP General Ledger Interface.
• Review post-payroll financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Act as a key liaison for financial statement and overhead audits, as well as with state and local tax authorities.
• Collaborate across departments to address and resolve accounting-related inquiries and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive accounting experience within medium to large organizations.
• Prior experience in the A/E/C industry highly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!