Remote Assistant Controller — Lead Accounting & Strategy

SEH; Colorado; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Employee ownership

Job summary

SEH, an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental firm, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and support the annual audit process from a remote US-wide base. You will partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and process improvements, guiding a team of accounting professionals.

The role offers collaboration with executive leadership, involvement in treasury and budgeting, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA, Active or Inactive
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller
• Experience being a part of an annual financial statement audit
• Broad, hands‑on expertise across end‑to‑end accounting operations, including AP, AR, treasury, audits, close processes, financial reporting, and contract review
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
• Fifteen (15) - Twenty (20) years of relevant accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement
• Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff
• Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects

Skills

Leadership

Team development

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

SEH, an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental firm, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and support the annual audit process from a remote US-wide base. You will partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and process improvements, guiding a team of accounting professionals.

The role offers collaboration with executive leadership, involvement in treasury and budgeting, and opportunities for growth