Assistant Controller

Provost & Pritchard; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking an Assistant Controller to safeguard financial integrity and support operational efficiency within a busy ACEC firm. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee core accounting functions and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

This role partners with accounting staff, leadership, IT, and HR to deliver insights for informed decision‑making, while enhancing internal controls and coordinating year‑end activities and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2‑3+ years of progressive accounting or financial‑reporting experience, preferably in multi‑entity or project‑based settings.
• Experience with month‑end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and year‑end CPA coordination.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and FAR principles with accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, data analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, complex reconciliations, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Preferred supervisory experience and exposure to Deltek Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations and core financial functions.
• Manage monthly and year‑end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement prep.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and income statement accounts; review accounting systems and check registers.
• Ensure GAAP and FAR compliance; maintain internal controls and processes.
• Coordinate year‑end reporting, CPA reviews, audits, and adjustments.
• Calculate FAR overhead rates per FAR Part 31; manage lease amortization and right‑of‑use assets.
• Oversee notes receivable/payable rollforward schedules and related reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff and project managers; support acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

QuickBooks

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

Provost & Pritchard is looking for an Assistant Controller to play a key role in protecting the financial integrity and supporting the operational efficiency of the organization. Reporting to the Controller, this position oversees core accounting functions, including monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance. The Assistant Controller partners closely with accounting staff, leadership, IT, HR, and external partners to ensure financial information is accurate, reporting is timely, and leaders have the insights needed to make informed business decisions in a fast‑paced ACEC firm.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations and core financial functions.
• Manage monthly and year‑end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare financial reports and account analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet and income statement accounts, accounting systems, and check registers.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate year‑end financial reporting, CPA reviews, audit requests, and necessary adjustments.
• Calculate FAR overhead rates in accordance with FAR Part 31.
• Maintain lease amortization schedules, Right‑of‑Use asset calculations, and notes receivable and payable rollforward schedules.
• Prepare and review secured and unsecured property statements and related reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to accounting staff, project managers, and new employees.
• Collaborate with leadership, HR, IT, and other departments to improve financial and project‑management reporting.
• Support accounting integration, financial data collection, and transition activities related to company acquisitions.
• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2‑3 or more years of progressive accounting or financial‑reporting experience, preferably within a multi‑entity or project‑based organization.
• Experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and year‑end CPA coordination.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FAR principles, including accrual‑ and cash‑basis accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, data‑analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, complex reconciliations, and multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Collaborative approach with demonstrated experience supporting process improvements and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, and Power BI preferred.