Assistant Controller

HireIQ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock ownership

Defined progression toward Controller

Exposure to Controller and CFO

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

Lead accounting department

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

HireIQ is partnering with an award-winning engineering consultancy to appoint an Assistant Controller who can develop into the company’s next Controller.

You will work closely with the Controller and CFO, gaining exposure across accounting functions and leading project accounting, close, FAR compliance, audits and forecasting as part of the succession plan.

This hybrid New York City role offers three days in office and two remote, with a path to lead the accounting department and equity ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Senior Accounting, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller-level experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, AR, AP, GL, payroll, cost accounting and revenue recognition.
• Lead monthly and annual close processes; Oversee project accounting, WIP, job costs and project profitability.
• Prepare executive and Board-level financial reporting.
• Manage FAR compliance and indirect-cost-rate calculations.
• Support government-agency overhead submissions.
• Lead external audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational leadership.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and strategic planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Work closely with the Controller and CFO on the succession plan.

Skills

Project accounting

Close processes

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Location: New York City – Hybrid, three days in office

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 + bonus + stock ownership

Progression: Clear succession path into the Controller position in the next year

Job Description

HireIQ is partnering with an award-winning engineering consultancy to appoint an Assistant Controller who can develop into the company’s next Controller.

This is not a traditional long-term Assistant Controller position. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Controller and CFO, gaining exposure across the full accounting function with the intention of progressing into the Controller role as part of the company’s succession plan.

The position offers ownership across project accounting, financial reporting, FAR compliance, indirect rates, close, audits, forecasting and team leadership within a well-established engineering business.

Why Should You Apply?

• Annual bonus
• Stock ownership opportunity
• Defined progression toward Controller
• Direct exposure to the Controller and CFO
• Three days in office / two days remote
• Opportunity to ultimately lead the accounting department
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

The Role

You will initially work alongside the Controller while taking increasing responsibility for the accounting department and preparing to step into broader leadership.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee billing, AR, AP, GL, payroll, cost accounting and revenue recognition
• Lead monthly and annual close processesli>Oversee project accounting, WIP, job costs and project profitability
• Prepare executive and Board-level financial reporting
• Manage FAR compliance and indirect-cost-rate calculations
• Support government-agency overhead submissions
• Lead external audits and strengthen internal controls
• Partner with Project Managers and operational leadership
• Support forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and strategic planning
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff
• Work closely with the Controller and CFO on the eventual transition of leadership responsibilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Senior Accounting, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller-level experience
• Architecture, engineering or environmental-consulting experience strongly preferred
• Strong project-accounting knowledge
• Experience with FAR and indirect cost rates
• Proven ownership of close, financial reporting and audits
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred

This is particularly suited to someone who has reached Assistant Controller / senior accounting leadership level and wants a genuine route into a Controller position, rather than remaining in a supporting role.