Assistant Controller - GAAP & Financial Close Lead

Provost & Pritchard; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking an Assistant Controller to safeguard financial integrity and support operational efficiency within a busy ACEC firm. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee core accounting functions and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

This role partners with accounting staff, leadership, IT, and HR to deliver insights for informed decision‑making, while enhancing internal controls and coordinating year‑end activities and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2‑3+ years of progressive accounting or financial‑reporting experience, preferably in multi‑entity or project‑based settings.
• Experience with month‑end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and year‑end CPA coordination.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and FAR principles with accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, data analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, complex reconciliations, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Preferred supervisory experience and exposure to Deltek Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations and core financial functions.
• Manage monthly and year‑end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement prep.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and income statement accounts; review accounting systems and check registers.
• Ensure GAAP and FAR compliance; maintain internal controls and processes.
• Coordinate year‑end reporting, CPA reviews, audits, and adjustments.
• Calculate FAR overhead rates per FAR Part 31; manage lease amortization and right‑of‑use assets.
• Oversee notes receivable/payable rollforward schedules and related reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff and project managers; support acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion

Supervisory experience

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

QuickBooks

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Provost & Pritchard is seeking an Assistant Controller to safeguard financial integrity and support operational efficiency within a busy ACEC firm. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee core accounting functions and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

This role partners with accounting staff, leadership, IT, and HR to deliver insights for informed decision‑making, while enhancing internal controls and coordinating year‑end activities and audits.