Assistant Controller | Path to Controller, Flexible Hours

AKRF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach through internal"s

Charitable donation match

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls under the Controller, with increasing leadership responsibility and a clear path to the Controller position.

In this ACEC-focused engineering consulting environment, you'll drive process improvements, support audits, manage month-end closes, and collaborate with project teams on budgeting and job costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in senior accounting or Assistant Controller.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/environmental consulting; ACEC background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting, FAR, and indirect cost rate calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Lead month-end and year-end close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, GAAP, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits; serve as main auditor liaison.
• Assist Controller and CFO with financial strategy, risk management, and long-term planning.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for executives and Board.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with project managers on budget forecasting, job costing, profitability analysis.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage indirect cost rates and prepare overhead rate submissions to state/local agencies.
• Partner with HR and operations on payroll, benefits, and tax compliance.

Skills

Project-based accounting

FAR knowledge

Indirect cost rates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

AKRF is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls under the Controller, with increasing leadership responsibility and a clear path to the Controller position.

In this ACEC-focused engineering consulting environment, you'll drive process improvements, support audits, manage month-end closes, and collaborate with project teams on budgeting and job costing.