Assistant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help guide the accounting function for our client. This role will oversee core reporting activities, strengthen financial controls, and support a reliable close process across multiple entities or business areas. The position also plays a key part in improving Deltek Vantagepoint usage, partnering across departments, and providing leadership to accounting staff while contributing to broader financial planning and strategic initiatives.

This is a newly created role due to the company's continued growth and offers excellent salary and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle in Deltek Vantagepoint, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate.

• Prepare and evaluate financial statements and consolidated reports for multiple entities or operating units, supporting clear and timely decision-making.

• Create recurring management reports that explain performance trends, including comparisons to budget and prior-period results.

• Oversee general ledger activity by reconciling accounts and reviewing journal entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper support.

• Establish and monitor internal control practices that protect assets, reduce risk, and promote dependable financial reporting.

• Coordinate audit support by serving as a primary contact for external auditors and organizing required schedules, documentation, and responses.

• Act as the internal expert for Deltek Vantagepoint accounting functions, while working with technology and operations teams to enhance workflows, reporting, and system efficiency.

• Train and mentor accounting team members, offering guidance on best practices, performance improvement, and career growth.

• Partner with FP& A, operations leaders, and project managers to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and accurate project-level reporting.

• Assist finance leadership with special projects such as due diligence, strategic analysis, and process automation initiatives that improve close efficiency.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including substantial responsibility for close management and financial reporting.

• Strong background in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and preparation or review of financial statements.

• Experience supporting financial statement audits and working effectively with external auditors.

• Hands-on knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint, particularly within accounting-related modules such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and project accounting.

• Proven skill in analyzing financial results, identifying variances, and presenting information in a clear management-ready format.