Assistant Controller

Metric Engineering; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (healthcare)

PTO

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Life insurance

Optional life insurance

Job summary

Metric Engineering is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Financial Controller in overseeing core accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for multiple entities. This role combines hands-on accounting with process improvement and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate monthly and year-end closes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in a similar role, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and GAAP expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA certification preferred or actively pursuing.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Experience in architecture/engineering or project-based environment preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial schedules and reconciliations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting practices.
• Project management experience and ability to lead complex financial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger activity and analyze variances; recommend corrections.
• Prepare or review closing entries, account schedules, and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting; assist audits and tax support.
• Lead account cleanups, process improvements, and documentation of controls.
• Provide backup coverage for banking, revenue, billing, and intercompany tasks.
• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint to analyze data and strengthen reporting controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Audit support

Process improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification or active progress toward

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP systems experience

Excel data modelling

Job description

Metric Engineering is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Financial Controller in overseeing core accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for multiple companies. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with review, analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the monthly and year-end close, account reconciliations, management reporting, audit and tax support, and the continued development of reliable accounting processes. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple entities, accounting bases, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close and Reporting

• Lead and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including the closing checklist, journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules
• Review general ledger activity and analyze month-to-month and year-over-year variances, investigating unusual balances and recommending corrections
• Prepare or review assigned closing entries, account schedules, assessments, and other designated financial analyses
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, management reporting, audits, proposal-related financial information, and other assigned analyses

Reconciliations and Internal Controls

• Prepare, review, and perform quality-control reviews of balance sheet, bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations across multiple companies
• Review, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies between subledgers, supporting schedules, and the general ledger, including aged, unusual, unsupported, or unreconciled balances, while strengthening related documentation and controls

Systems, Process Improvement, and Leadership

• Lead accounting projects involving account cleanup, process improvement, standardization, reconciliation tools, workpapers, checklists, and procedures
• Provide backup coverage for designated accounting functions, including banking, revenue, billing, receivables, and intercompany activities, as needed to support continuity and segregation of duties
• Use Deltek Vantagepoint and related systems to analyze transactions, validate financial data, improve reporting, and strengthen controls
• Support the Financial Controller and work closely with the other Assistant Controller to address priorities, communicate risks, and maintain appropriate segregation of duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA certification or active progress toward certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the architecture, engineering, professional services, or project-based consulting industry preferred
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable enterprise resource planning system preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience developing financial schedules and reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting practices
• Strong project management skills and experience leading complex financial projects from initiation to completion
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to documenting processes, improving controls, and producing high-quality work

Reporting Structure

• The Assistant Controller reports to the Financial Controller and works closely with the other Assistant Controller and the broader Accounting team. Supervisory and review responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs and segregation-of-duties requirements.

Note: The responsibilities and qualifications for this position may be revised where necessary to meet the needs of clients and changing needs of the department.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses

standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

About us: https://metriceng.com/about-us/

Our Vision:

To provide comprehensive, innovative solutions with a focus on technology, building long-term client relationships, and harboring a people-oriented, cooperative company culture.

Metric Engineering is a leader in transportation engineering and design because we hire people who dance to the beat of a slightly different drum. We value creativity as much as precision, aesthetics as much as practicality. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on those in our community. We listen.

Metric Engineering provides equal employment opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. In addition, laws regarding veterans' status are observed.

Metric Engineering provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents available
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Basic life insurance
• Optional life insurance

Professional development program based on company approval for:

• Formal education
• Obtaining professional registrations
• Participating in professional seminars and conferences