Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid (3 days in office)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. This role is a key leadership position within our corporate accounting function, supporting financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a growing engineering consulting firm. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in professional services accounting and hands-on proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint ERP.

The Assistant Controller is a senior-level accounting professional responsible for assisting the Director of Finance and Controller in overseeing all aspects of the company's financial reporting, general ledger management, and internal controls. This individual will play a critical role in month-end close, audit readiness, and the continuous optimization of our Deltek Vantagepoint environment.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in Deltek Vantagepoint, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including consolidated reporting across multiple entities or business units
• Produce management reporting packages including variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; review and approve journal entries

Internal Controls & Audit

• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
• Serve as a liaison for external auditors; manage audit deliverables
• Support internal audit initiatives and maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures

Deltek Vantagepoint Administration & Optimization

• Serve as a super-user and subject matter expert for Deltek Vantagepoint accounting modules (GL, AP, AR, Billing, Project Accounting)
• Collaborate with IT and operations to optimize system configurations, workflows, and reporting
• Support training of finance staff on Vantagepoint best practices and process enhancements
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve close cycle efficiency

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist with managing and mentoring accounting team; provide performance feedback and career development guidance
• Partner with FP&A on budget development, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Support the Director of Finance and Controller on ad hoc analysis, M&A due diligence, and strategic projects
• Coordinate with operations managers and project managers to ensure accurate project financial data

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role
• Demonstrated experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (or Deltek Vision) in a professional services environment — this is a non-negotiable requirement
• Solid understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and cost allocation principles in an A/E or engineering consulting context
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling); familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FAR-compliant accounting and government contract billing (T&M, Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price)
• Background in A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) or professional services firms
• Experience supporting Big 4 or regional firm audits
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint business intelligence and reporting modules
• Prior involvement in ERP implementations or system upgrades

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location