Senior Assistant Controller: Global Multi-Entity Accounting

Partner Engineering and Science Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, overseeing accurate consolidation and financial reporting across a multinational structure.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and judgment-driven decision making in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a CPA license, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and experience with international subsidiaries and complex

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting and/or complex industry environments.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams of 5+ accounting professionals.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting.
• Ability to operate comfortably in both detailed execution and higher‑level review and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Take primary ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead variance analyses and partner with FP&A and Operations to explain results.
• Identify recurring close issues and drive durable solutions that improve accuracy and speed.

Skills

Active CPA license

U.S. GAAP expertise

Leadership of accounting teams

Financial reporting & consolidation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, overseeing accurate consolidation and financial reporting across a multinational structure.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and judgment-driven decision making in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a CPA license, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and experience with international subsidiaries and complex