Assistant Controller - High-Impact, PE-Backed Growth

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller in Boulder, CO to strengthen and scale the accounting function within a rapidly growing, private equity-backed infrastructure/construction company.

You will oversee multi-entity close, consolidate financial reporting, manage external audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable processes that support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–9 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting and external audit.
• Hands-on experience leading a team in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, consolidations and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close for a complex organization with multiple entities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and resolution of complex accounting issues.
• Manage the external audit process, liaising with the audit team to ensure timely deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and build scalable solutions to support growth and acquisitions.
• Support financial reporting and analysis for executive leadership, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for business activity and transactions.
• Support M&A, system implementations and other accounting projects as the company expands.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members, promoting accuracy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller in Boulder, CO to strengthen and scale the accounting function within a rapidly growing, private equity-backed infrastructure/construction company.

You will oversee multi-entity close, consolidate financial reporting, manage external audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable processes that support growth.