Assistant Controller - Deltek Vantagepoint Expert

Hazen and Sawyer; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the monthly close, GAAP reporting, and internal controls within our corporate accounting function. You will specialize in Deltek Vantagepoint and oversee multi‑entity Consolidations, journal entries, and audit readiness.

In this senior role, you will mentor the accounting team, partner with FP&A on forecasts, and drive process improvements across the close cycle in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (or Deltek Vision) in a professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and cost allocation principles in an A/E or engineering consulting context.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling); familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in Deltek Vantagepoint, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including consolidated reporting across multiple entities or business units.
• Produce management reporting packages including variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; review and approve journal entries.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Serve as a liaison for external auditors; manage audit deliverables.
• Support internal audit initiatives and maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as a super‑user and SME for Deltek Vantagepoint modules; optimize configurations and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to optimize system configurations, workflows, and reporting.
• Support training of finance staff on Vantagepoint best practices and process enhancements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve close cycle efficiency.
• Assist with managing and mentoring accounting team; provide performance feedback and career development guidance.
• Partner with FP&A on budget development, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Support the Director of Finance and Controller on ad hoc analysis, M&A due diligence, and strategic projects.
• Coordinate with operations managers and project managers to ensure accurate project financial data.

Skills

Deltek Vantagepoint

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Power BI

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the monthly close, GAAP reporting, and internal controls within our corporate accounting function. You will specialize in Deltek Vantagepoint and oversee multi‑entity Consolidations, journal entries, and audit readiness.

In this senior role, you will mentor the accounting team, partner with FP&A on forecasts, and drive process improvements across the close cycle in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.