Role OverviewThe Assistant Controller will support the Corporate Controller by focusing on change management in accounting and finance driven by a major ERP implementation, planned acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. This role will manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries with emphasis on executing and providing oversight for revenue recognition, process automation, and AI strategy. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the company's ERP implementation and M&A integration, ensuring changes are made in a controlled manner and delivering best-in-class accounting support.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and execute revenue recognition activities across Zeus, including percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for project-based work and leased equipment accounting.
- Oversee NetSuite-based and manual month-end revenue close processes, drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and automation.
- Review and approve new product and significant project setups (including intercompany and revenue-sharing structures).
- Own interim POC accounting processes for new acquisitions and support M&A accounting and integration tasks.
- Oversee pricing and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) actions and review related accounting impacts.
- Partner with regional/hub controllers and operations on job costing, project setup, billing, change orders, and balance-of-contract billing/cancellations.
- Monitor and drive action based on daily operational metrics that impact financial results and revenue recognition.
- Execute monthly/quarterly/annual Proof of Cash for financial statement and audit preparation.
- Periodically perform internal audits of the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle and identify control/process improvements.
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures as product offerings and systems evolve; prepare ASC 606 disclosures and related financial statement reporting.
- Manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, and consolidated financial statement preparation across multiple subsidiaries; ensure US GAAP compliance.
- Oversee key financial processes and internal controls governing cash management, AR/AP, inventory, accruals, project reporting, and deferred revenue.
- Manage interactions with external auditors on revenue accounting and related matters, support annual audits, tax filings, and other accounting projects.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; foster a best-in-class accounting function.
- Drive adoption of process automation and AI tools to eliminate manual work, improve auditability, and increase team capacity.
- Perform other Controller functions as required.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP with specific expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), percentage-of-completion for construction contracts, lease accounting, and business combination accounting.
- Strong Order-to-Cash (Quote-to-Cash) expertise and proven experience improving O2C processes.
- Experience with NetSuite (or similar ERP) revenue modules and close processes; ERP implementation experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with process automation and using AI/automation tools to modernize accounting operations.
- Experience managing external auditors and operating within rigorous internal controls / SOX-like environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to present financial results clearly to senior leadership.
- Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization and leading teams through change.
