Strategic Assistant Controller (GAAP & SOX)

EMCOR Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Dynalectric Company seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Finance Director and CFO in accounting operations for a publicly traded environment, ensuring accurate GAAP reporting and SOX compliance. This role leads day-to-day accounting processes and helps develop a strong accounting team.

Based in Portland, OR, the position emphasizes project-based accounting, control environments, and process improvements, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, payroll oversight, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; 5–7 years progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5 years supervisory or team leadership experience; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred; public or corporate accounting background.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support SOX compliance including control testing and documentation.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end closes.
• Support project-based accounting: job cost reviews, WIP, revenue recognition.
• Lead and develop accounting staff through coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA eligibility preferred

Tools

ERP system experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate a full range of electrical, control, and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions, performing work collaboratively—under one roof—to help us lower costs, increase accuracy, and promote project efficiency.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a publicly traded environment. This role helps ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards. The Assistant Controller provides day-to-day leadership for accounting processes, supports project-based accounting within the electrical contracting industry, and helps develop a high-performing accounting team through coaching, review, and process improvement.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close deadlines.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including control execution, documentation, and testing support.
• Coordinate preparation of audit, tax, and compliance schedules and respond to documentation requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation, analysis, and monitoring of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and related variance analyses.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes to support accurate and timely financial results.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and complex accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support project-based accounting activities, including job cost review, work-in-progress schedules, revenue recognition, and coordination with operations teams.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to improve consistency, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and accounting process automation initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting staff, including workload planning, review of work product, and support for professional development.

Payroll

• Review weekly payroll registers for accuracy and compliance with payroll policies.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and financial data integrity.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work effectively with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, analyze complex accounting matters, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred qualifications include CPA or CPA eligibility, construction or electrical contracting industry experience, SOX experience, and ERP system experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Assistant Controller to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Assistant Controller is regularly required to sit, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and review detailed financial information. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, or lift and/or move items up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

The Assistant Controller provides primary day-to-day supervision for the Financial Staff Accountant and support supervision for the Accounts Payable and Payroll departments.

Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based position in a temperature-controlled environment. Typical working hours for the Assistant Controller are Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, additional hours may be required during month-end close, quarter-end reporting, year-end close, audit, budget, or other deadline-driven periods. Some travel may be required for training, continuing education, or company meetings.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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