Assistant Controller: Lead Close, Reconciliations & Controls

Metric Engineering; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (healthcare)

PTO

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Life insurance

Optional life insurance

Job summary

Metric Engineering is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Financial Controller in overseeing core accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for multiple entities. This role combines hands-on accounting with process improvement and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate monthly and year-end closes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in a similar role, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and GAAP expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA certification preferred or actively pursuing.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Experience in architecture/engineering or project-based environment preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial schedules and reconciliations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting practices.
• Project management experience and ability to lead complex financial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger activity and analyze variances; recommend corrections.
• Prepare or review closing entries, account schedules, and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting; assist audits and tax support.
• Lead account cleanups, process improvements, and documentation of controls.
• Provide backup coverage for banking, revenue, billing, and intercompany tasks.
• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint to analyze data and strengthen reporting controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Audit support

Process improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification or active progress toward

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP systems experience

Excel data modelling

Job description

Metric Engineering is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Financial Controller in overseeing core accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for multiple entities. This role combines hands-on accounting with process improvement and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate monthly and year-end closes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in a similar role, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and GAAP expertise