Assistant Controller

CFS; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, based in Wisconsin, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead monthly closes, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will manage the accounting team and drive internal controls improvements in a project-driven environment.

The role requires a BS in Accounting with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects. This position offers solid growth and collaboration with operations and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and financial package.
• Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Monthly and quarterly analysis.
• Management of the accounting team.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into future accounting leadership positions.
• The company has built a strong reputation around safety, quality, integrity, and customer-focused project execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Growing organization with strong acquisition and expansion activity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development and internal advancement.

Salary:

$140,000-$150,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into future accounting leadership positions.
• The company has built a strong reputation around safety, quality, integrity, and customer-focused project execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Growing organization with strong acquisition and expansion activity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development and internal advancement.

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Manage monthly close and financial package.
• Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Monthly and quarterly analysis.
• Management of the accounting team.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based accounting experience preferred.