Assistant Controller - Private-Equity Backed, Multi-Entity

CFS; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Controller at CFS will strengthen and scale a complex, multi-entity accounting function in a private equity-backed infrastructure/construction environment. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive accurate close, reporting, and controls.

You will own the monthly and quarterly close, consolidate financials, manage intercompany activity, support audits, and partner with leaders to improve processes, systems, and scalability for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7-9 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a strong foundation in public accounting and external audit.
• Hands-on experience leading a team in a complex environment with multiple entities.
• 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, serving as a key liaison with external audit team and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enable system functionality and build scalable solutions to support continued growth and acquisitions.
• Support financial reporting and analysis for executive leadership, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
• Collaborate with many cross functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for business activity and transactions.
• Support M&A, system implementations and other accounting projects as the company continues to expand.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members while promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Communication

Education

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

CPA

Job description

The Assistant Controller at CFS will strengthen and scale a complex, multi-entity accounting function in a private equity-backed infrastructure/construction environment. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive accurate close, reporting, and controls.

You will own the monthly and quarterly close, consolidate financials, manage intercompany activity, support audits, and partner with leaders to improve processes, systems, and scalability for growth and