Step into a high-impact finance leadership role with a rapidly growing municipal water solutions provider. We are seeking a sharp and driven Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting for a business that delivers mission-critical infrastructure under long-term service contracts. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role offers significant visibility with senior leadership and a clear path to broader finance leadership. Ideal candidates will bring strong US GAAP and ASC expertise, experience leading close processes, and a passion for process optimization in a regulated services environment.
Our client is a rapidly growing and very profitable water infrastructure services provider in the Municipal and Industrial Water sectors. They offer a complex and diverse portfolio of products and services that have served the potable and industrial water industries for nearly 60 years.
Essential Job Functions include:
- Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Analyze and apply complex ASC guidance including ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), ASC 805 (business combinations), and ASC 470/815 (debt and derivatives).
- Develop accounting policies, position papers, and financial disclosures to support transparency and compliance.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Enhance and maintain a strong internal control environment in collaboration with audit and compliance teams.
- Coordinate external audits and support regulatory readiness initiatives including SOX/SSAE compliance.
- Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems, close cycles, and operational reporting.
- Leverage internal tools like Oracle Cloud ERP and Power BI for improved automation and insight.
QUALIFICATIONS include:
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business with Accounting focus; MBA is a plus.
- Certified Public Account (CPA) certification strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of accounting and business experience in the areas of accounts payable, cash projections, inventory, taxes, and fixed assets in a corporate or private equity environment.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of GAAP financial accounting, ASC, IRS, international reporting, SEC requirements, and IFRS.
- Experience using Oracle ERP or another large ERP system and Power BI.
- Industry exposure to utilities, construction, or government is a plus.
- Understand how to use analytical results to support alternative recommendations and drive projects to positively impact the business.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while being self-motivated to learn new concepts.
- Stellar written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive, organized and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance business unit leaders and executive leadership team.
- Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
- This tole will be a hybrid schedule, in office 3 days per week, once onboarding is completed.
Compensation includes a very attractive base salary, annual bonus, plus benefits that include a 401-K with company match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years do you have of accounting and business experience in the areas of accounts payable, cash projections, inventory, taxes, and fixed assets in a corporate or private equity environment?
Education:
Experience:
- ASC 606: 1 year (Preferred)
- ASC 842: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Macon, GA 31206: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
