Assistant Controller

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A rapidly expanding, private equity-backed technology services organization is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to support its next stage of growth. The company delivers complex IT field services and project-based solutions for large enterprise clients and mission-critical environments. With roughly $150M in annual revenue and a dynamic leadership team, the business is scaling quickly and needs a strong accounting leader who can enhance processes, drive discipline in the close, and support operational excellence across a distributed organization.

This is an exclusive, fully remote search for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced, PE-backed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to US GAAP.
• Manage WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting for complex, long-term, and project-driven engagements.
• Support and enhance accounting operations, including revenue recognition, project accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner closely with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams to provide insights and improve financial processes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff (direct or indirect), helping to develop skills and elevate team performance.
• Drive improvements in reporting, systems, and automation using tools such as NetSuite, Ramp, PowerBI, and Salesforce.
• Assist with audit support, financial packages, and preparation for PE reporting requirements.
• Contribute to scaling initiatives, process optimization, and standardized workflows as the organization grows.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA highly .
• Background must include both public accounting and private industry; Big 4 is ideal, but or regional firm experience is acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience owning and running the full month-end close cycle.
• Hands-on expertise with WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting within industries such as data centers, construction, infrastructure, or similar project-driven sectors.
• 1–2+ years of people management experience (direct or indirect).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to maintain a structured close calendar.
• NetSuite proficiency is required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong competency with reporting/ERP tools; experience with Ramp, PowerBI, and Salesforce is strongly .
• Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment is a plus.