Assistant Controller

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, 

and general ledger activities.

• Support the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data 

accuracy and integrity.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

• Partner with the Controller to analyze financial trends, variances, and operational performance to support 

strategic decision-making.

• Coordinate with department leaders to gather and validate budget and forecast data.

• Support the preparation of management reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with regulatory compliance, tax filings, and audits by preparing required documentation and 

responding to auditor inquiries.

• Monitor and reconcile account balances, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Participate in system upgrades, process improvements, and special financial projects as assigned.

• Provide training and mentoring for other accounting associates.

• Serve as a backup to the Controller in their absence, ensuring continuity of financial operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

•     Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field  

•     Certification Requirements: CPA License  

•     Experience Requirements: 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a 

corporate environment. 

•     Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS. 

•     Exceptional computer skills, particularly manipulating worksheet files, spreadsheets and databases in 

QuickBooks, MS Office and MS Access; includes the ability to learn and use various customer software 

programs. 

•     Thorough understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a service firm that 

produces billable project work (i.e. engineering, architectural, construction), particularly in either the 

billing or payroll department. 

•     Integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices. 

•     Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments. 

•     Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs. 

•     Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

•     Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

•     Available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and occasional evening and weekend 

work may be required as duties demand. 

•     Willing and able to travel regularly, including overnight travel. 

•     Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance 

•     Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check. 

•     Computer literate – especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook 

•     Authorized to work in the United States 

Physical Requirements: 

•     Must be able to endure frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5 miles or more in a 

day), navigating rough terrain on foot and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~20 lbs. and 

require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right 

of way. 

•     Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods of time. 

•     Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of 

time. 

•     Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, 

transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, 

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

•     Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey 

detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting. 

•     Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the 

discriminations in sound. 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and 

requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than 

those stated in this description.  

This document does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to 

change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change. 

Pay  is  commensurate  with  experience  and  education.  Sigma  is  an  equal  opportunity  employer  and  will  not 

discriminate  based  on  an  employee’s  age,  race,  color,  national  origin,  ancestry,  religion,  sex,  sexual  orientation, 

pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any 

other classification protected by law. 

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