Assistant Controller

Hinterland Group; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hinterland Group LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller/FP&A to manage the monthly close and financial reporting while guiding forward-looking planning. This hybrid role blends accounting discipline with strategic analysis to deliver accurate statements and actionable insights across projects and portfolios.

You will prepare management reports, support budgeting, build financial models, and partner with operations and leadership to improve forecast accuracy and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close and financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Provide variance analysis vs budget and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards for planning and insight.
• Prepare board- and leadership-level reporting materials.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to improve forecast accuracy and margin visibility.

Skills

GAAP familiarity

Close expertise

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional comms

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA (plus)

Tools

Sage 300/Intacct

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller/FP&A will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for managing the monthly close and financial reporting process while also driving forward‑looking financial planning and analysis. This is a hybrid role that combines the discipline of accounting/controllership with the strategic lens of FP&A — ideal for someone who wants to both assist in closing the books accurately and help the business understand what the numbers mean. A core focus of the role will be company‑wide reporting and analysis, project‑level margin analysis, assisting finance and accounting team with monthly closing, providing visibility into profitability across the company's projects and portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Financial Reporting

• Prepare management reporting packages, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods
• Supporting the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare and review journal entries, supervise account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and internal policies
• Partner with the Controller on internal controls, audit support, and process improvement

FP&A

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Analyze key business drivers and trends, translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership
• Develop and maintain financial models, reports and dashboards to support business planning and decision‑making
• Prepare board‑and leadership‑level presentations and reporting materials
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, project, and business unit leaders to improve forecast accuracy
• Track pipeline and backlog and prepare related reporting and analysis for the board and management

Project Margin Analysis

• Track and analyze project‑level revenue, cost, and margin performance
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in project profitability and report findings to leadership
• Partner with project managers/operations teams to understand cost drivers and improve margin visibility
• Develop and maintain reporting tools/dashboards for ongoing project profitability tracking
• Support pricing, bidding, and resource allocation decisions with margin data and analysis

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
• Support process automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Help maintain and improve accounting/FP&A systems and reporting tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, or a combination of both
• Strong understanding of GAAP and monthly close processes
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Experience with project‑based or job‑costing environments strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage 300/Intacct, Oracle, Dynamics) and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

What We Offer

• Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a performance‑based bonus
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO/holiday policy
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, hands‑on finance function with direct exposure to leadership

Hinterland Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.