Accounting & Finance

Assistant Controller - Banking

SEH

Kansas City · Missouri · United States

Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability arent just ideals - theyre our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

SEH is currenting searching for a Assistant Controller to join our talented Finance/Accounting team!

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As our Assistant Controller, youll play a key role in leading accounting operations, supporting the annual audit process, and partnering with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to earn a seat at the table, contribute your ideas, influence decisions, and provide meaningful input on the direction of the business while continuing to grow as a finance leader. In return, youll gain the flexibility of a remote role, exposure to executive-level decision making, and the benefits of a culture where every employee-owner has a voice.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today and be sure to include a cover letter highlighting your experience with audits, financial reporting, close processes, and other key accounting responsibilities.

Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies

Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors to support efficient audits, strong controls, and continuous improvement

Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring

Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies

Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses

Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives

Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff

Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states. (If you are open to relocation, please highlight this in your application.

Bachelors degree in accounting

CPA, Active or Inactive

Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller

Experience being a part of an annual financial statement audit

Broad, hands-on expertise across end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, treasury, audits, close processes, financial reporting, and contract review

Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

Fifteen (15) - Twenty (20) years of relevant accounting experience

Please submit a cover letter describing your demonstrated experience in accounting that is not detailed on your resume, including specific examples of your involvement in audits, financial reporting, close processes, and other essential responsibilities

Clean Water. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. Weve been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $140,000 based on skill set and experience. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEHs Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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