Remote Assistant Controller - Lead Accounting & Strategy

SEH; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Executive-level decision making

Voice of employee-owner culture

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Career development

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

SEH is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all accounting operations, drive the close cycle, and partner with leadership on financial strategy. The role offers remote work with exposure to executive decisions and a voice for employee-owners in a strong, supportive culture.

The candidate will oversee audits, treasury, and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust controls. Growth opportunities and a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification (Active or Inactive).
• Experience as Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller.
• Experience with annual financial statement audits.
• End-to-end accounting operations: AP, AR, treasury, audits, close, reporting, contracts.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to manage and develop accounting teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; leverage systems to improve processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate accounting standards and regulatory changes with leadership.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors for audits and controls.
• Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management with operations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification (Active or Inactive)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

SEH is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all accounting operations, drive the close cycle, and partner with leadership on financial strategy. The role offers remote work with exposure to executive decisions and a voice for employee-owners in a strong, supportive culture.

The candidate will oversee audits, treasury, and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust controls. Growth opportunities and a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment await.