Assistant Controller

AKRF, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach opportunities

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF, Inc. is seeking a Senior Resource Director (Assistant Controller pathway) in New York, NY, to support the Controller in accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

The role offers leadership growth within an engineering consulting context and a clear path to the Controller position for the right candidate. The position requires a CPA (preferred), a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA is preferred.
• At least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years in senior roles.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/environmental consulting is highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of project-based accounting, FAR, and indirect cost rate calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, GAAP, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Support audits and liaise with auditors as a key contact.
• Provide financial strategy support to CFO and leadership for long-term planning.
• Prepare accurate financial reporting for executives and the Board.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff and foster a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate on budgeting, job costing, and profitability analysis with project managers.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls; manage indirect cost rate submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Job description

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Full Time Sr Resource Director New York, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1461

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

About the Role

The Finance department is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Controller to support the Controller in leading AKRF’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while driving process improvements and operational excellence. This role offers increasing leadership responsibility and strategic exposure within the engineering consulting industry, particularly within the ACEC framework, and serves as a clear pathway to the Controller position for the right candidate.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process with accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), GAAP, and other regulatory frameworks
• Support internal and external financial audits and serve as a key point of contact with auditors
• Support the Controller and CFO with financial strategy, risk management, and long-term planning
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reporting for the executive team and Board
• Support the supervision and development of accounting staff; contribute to a high-performance, accountable team culture
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership on budget forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage indirect cost rates and prepare overhead rate submissions to various State and Local agencies.
• Partner with HR and operations on payroll, benefits, and tax compliance matters
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior accounting or assistant controller capacity
• Prior experience in the architecture, engineering, or environmental consulting industry; ACEC-member firm background highly preferred
• Deep knowledge of project-based accounting, FAR, and indirect cost rate calculations

Compensation

Compensation will range from $150K to $175K and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.