Assistant Controller - Public Company Finance Leader

Dynalectric Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare (medical, dental &amp

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Group seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Portland, OR finance team. The role supports the CFO in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a public company environment.

You will coach staff and drive process improvements across the accounting function. The position focuses on US GAAP, SOX compliance, and project-based accounting for electrical contracting environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 3–5 years supervisory or team leadership experience.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• SOX experience and ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly close and journal reviews.
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP.
• Support SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Oversee general ledger and month-end close.
• Lead project-based accounting including job cost review.
• Coach and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred / CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

EMCOR Group seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Portland, OR finance team. The role supports the CFO in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a public company environment.

You will coach staff and drive process improvements across the accounting function. The position focuses on US GAAP, SOX compliance, and project-based accounting for electrical contracting environments.