Assistant Controller

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

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the monthly close, oversee financial reporting, and drive process improvements. The role offers growth into senior accounting leadership, working closely with operations and company leadership to enhance financial performance and strategic decision-making.

With a focus on internal controls and team development, you will manage a growing finance group in a dynamic environment focused on safety, quality, and customer-driven project execution.

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.

Skills

Close collaboration with operations

Team management

Monthly close

Journal entry approvals

Internal controls

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance/related

Job description

Salary:

$140,000-$150,000

• 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.

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.