Assistant Controller

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Assistant Controller provides key support to the Controller and Finance Leadership Team across all areas of financial management. This individual combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to address complex challenges. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Oversee reconciliations of key general ledger accounts, including intercompany balances, project-related assets and liabilities, and work-in-progress (WIP).
• Lead the monthly revenue recognition cycle, partnering with Regional Cost Control Managers to ensure that project financials are accurate under the percentage-of-completion method.
• Assist with month-end WIP reviews and reporting of project financial performance to executive leadership and operations teams.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over accounting and project financial reporting.
• Manage audit and tax engagements, including coordination with external auditors and external tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Help enforce accounting policies and drive consistency across regions or business units.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve system efficiency.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and testing for accounting modules.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and payroll specialists, reviewing their work and supporting professional development.
• Serve as a key backup to the Controller in managing accounting operations and leading the accounting team.
• Assist in preparing presentations and analysis for leadership, including variance explanations, performance trends, and other ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibilities (public accounting or private industry)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Master's degree in accounting preferred
• CPA required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with one or more accounting systems required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial analysis techniques
• Exposure to international accounting and multi-entity consolidation a plus
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams
• Experience managing payroll teams a plus
• Proven ability to manage according to deadlines
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Engineering or construction industry experience preferred
• Ability to travel (less than 10%)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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