Associate Controller — Growth Path to Controller

WESTLAKE CONSULTANTS INC; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Profit sharing

Job summary

Westlake Consultants Inc. is seeking an Associate Controller to manage daily accounting operations for our civil engineering and surveying firm.

You will support the CFO and leadership by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining project accounting integrity, and improving financial processes. You will oversee day-to-day activities such as AP, payroll, billing, and reconciliations, contribute to month/year-end closes, and help optimize internal controls.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience in a professional services or project-based environment preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, payroll, Prevailing Wage, billing, and bank reconciliations.
• Support month end and year end close processes to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensure accurate, organized financial records.
• Assist CFO in overseeing finance team to monitor budgets, cash flow, and profit.
• Assist CFO to oversee and support the billing staff, working with Project Managers on project setup, contracting, and client communication.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in managing all journal entries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Project accounting

Payroll processing

Prevailing wage reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA certification preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantage Point

Excel

Job description

Westlake Consultants Inc. is seeking an Associate Controller to manage daily accounting operations for our civil engineering and surveying firm.

You will support the CFO and leadership by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining project accounting integrity, and improving financial processes. You will oversee day-to-day activities such as AP, payroll, billing, and reconciliations, contribute to month/year-end closes, and help optimize internal controls.